As I’ve previously posted:
Number one, Trump cannot ‘take’ anything or invoke eminent domain. This is a government function and while it may be appropriate to be upset with the expanded use of this tactic, it is the governments who are whores for the tax dollars and will use whatever methods they see fit. Without the tax contributions of the developers, property taxes in a lot of areas would be significantly higher for all citizens, so perhaps they should be appreciative of the tax contributions and thousands of jobs the developers are providing.
Number two, There is a large degree of wink and nod deals in nearly every government function. The VOTERS are the ones who tolerate or look the other way when their local government is involved. They are quick to suck up the benefits of the deals, and quick to point fingers at the backroom deals that got it done in the first place. I for one think we must have someone who knows how this machine operates in order to effectively handle it. A naive newbie is going to be eaten alive - a shark will get things done and knows when they are getting screwed.
The local governments wanted the development as much or more than Trump and other developers - it was quid pro quo. To lay all of the actions of local governments at the feet of Trump is a foolish argument and an unenlightened perspective.
Number two, There is a large degree of wink and nod deals in nearly every government function.
Exactly, and everyone involved should be punished by the legal system or otherwise.