According to BeInCrypto, former US President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social that towns that refuse data centers will become 'backward and poor.' He described data center construction as a 'golden goose,' arguing that communities accepting the facilities will gain job opportunities and lower taxes, while resisting them amounts to a 'gift' to Beijing. Meanwhile, artificial intelligence projects are encountering opposition in both Republican- and Democratic-led areas, as residents raise concerns over rising electricity bills, water consumption and pressure on the power grid. By late July, more than 500 counties and cities had already imposed restrictions or blocked new facility construction. Senator Bernie Sanders responded on X, saying that opponents are protecting their own communities rather than choosing poverty. Within the Republican Party, there is also unease over voter anger sparked by data center development, with worries that it could influence the upcoming midterm elections.
Trump Calls Data Centers a 'Golden Goose'
According to BeInCrypto, former US President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social that towns that refuse data centers will become 'backward and poor.' He called data center construction a 'golden goose,' saying communities that accept the facilities will gain job opportunities and lower taxes, while resistance amounts to a 'gift' to Beijing.
Local Opposition Grows in Both Parties' Areas
At the same time, artificial intelligence projects face resistance in areas run by both Republicans and Democrats. Residents worry about higher electricity bills, water consumption and stress on the power grid. By late July, more than 500 counties and cities had restricted or blocked new facility construction.
Sanders Responds
Senator Bernie Sanders responded on X that opponents are protecting their communities, not choosing poverty. Republicans are also tense over voter anger caused by data center construction, fearing it could affect the midterm elections.
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