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Trump's Data Center Electricity Mandate Faces Backlash

Updated 2026-10-21 20:50 UTC 1 source Negative

President Trump proposed that data centers generate their own electricity to address voter backlash. However, experts say only states can mandate such requirements.

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Trump says data centers should generate their own electricity — but experts say only states can mandate that

The president’s statement comes as a voter backlash against the facilities intensifies ahead of the midterm elections.

2026-10-21 20:37 UTC