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GOP Candidates Shift Stance on Trump's Data-Center Support

Updated 2026-09-16 13:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Republican candidates in tight midterm races are increasingly distancing themselves from President Trump’s support of data centers, amid growing backlash. This shift reflects changing public sentiment and political strategy.

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