In general, I oppose government subsides for commercial enterprises, but politicians are particularly attracted to these schemes. It has been going on forever in one form or another. If people don’t like it, they should vote out the bums, but most people seem to like these deals which, of course, is why politicians do it.
In our fair city, Wal Mart has been negotiating for tax abatements when they build a Wal Mart building. No one complains. When the abatement is scheduled to expire, Wal Mart builds another structure. We have had three different locations in 15 years and we will see another before long I am guessing.
That’s how Trump built so many of his enterprises - with tax abatements, and usually with no money down on the deals. He is actually very conservative with his money.