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Trump Criticizes AI Data Center Opposition

Updated 2026-08-31 17:55 UTC 1 source Negative

President Trump criticized communities opposing AI data centers, warning they could become 'backwards and poor.' He linked the opposition to China's satisfaction with the situation.

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Trump says U.S. communities opposing AI data centers could end up 'backwards and poor'

"China could not be happier with this anti Data Center movement," Trump said as Republicans express concerns about the backlash to data centers.

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