Trump, a billionaire known for his major real estate development projects, described eminent domain as a useful tool that local governments can use to prevent greedy homeowners from derailing major projects that could create thousands of jobs or provide a public good. Trump said that some conservatives don't fully understand how eminent domain works and don't realize that homeowners are usually paid "four, five, six, ten times" what their property is actually worth.
He said highest and best use one that I heard.
To just do it? No
If it brings in more taxes and jobs that would make a case.
People used to make fortunes buying in front of Eminent Domain and settling high. That has changed now.