America’s malls are asking the government for help as retailers, restaurants shut stores

America’s malls have been disasters for years now.

Is this is a group of connected people seizing on a crisis to get while the getting’s good?

(From CNBC)

The International Council of Shopping Centers, which represents America’s malls and shopping center owners such as Simon Property Group and Kimco, on Tuesday sent a letter to the Trump administration seeking aid.

“These closures are placing an insurmountable strain on our members, and we believe federal government action is urgently needed,” ICSC CEO Tom McGee said.