I may have missed his answer, but did he ever say whether or not he supported Kelo vs New London? Sure sounded like he was all for Eminent Domain if the taking created jobs and revenue.
He’s praised Kelo decision in the past.
He loves eminent domain. In my case , there is a lovely new highway through my property, but the house was unlivable during the two year construction phase. We lost money on the whole thing, but the road is lovely.
That said, I do think trump is shaking up the race, but he is not small government.
Yes. He was clear that he supports eminent domain and the Kelo decision.
He said that he supports taking private property from a “holdout” if the resulting factory or other development is for the greater good (jobs, etc.).
And he made it plain what he considers important: money. A generous settlement should offset any emotional or personal reasons why the owner would not want to sell. In his world, money rules.
“Sure sounded like he was all for Eminent Domain if the taking created jobs and revenue.”
The state cut a wide swath through my grandpa’s pasture (along with many others) for a highway. Did not pay him anything. Broke up his property. What is the difference? They both involve “the public good”. Eminent Domain is the least attractive concept in the Constitution, but maybe necessary.