“I think Trump’s a big spender at heart. “
Trump is a nationalist and a populist. He will do whatever necessary to promote his nationalist policies. Pragmatic Nationalism requires massive gubmint mobilization. Trump’s focus is on immigration enforcement and strong military. If he has to ignore other issues, he wants the Wall, illegal immigration numbers slashed, and a strong military. Nationalism can involve bits and pieces of conservatism, liberalism, even environmentalism. This is going to be an interesting 4 and 8 years.
You can't outspend a Democrat. Trump may find this out the hard way.