Trump denies China is funding data center opposition movement in US
President Trump denied allegations that China is funding opposition to data centers in the U.S. during a White House event. He emphasized the sophistication of the U.S. in dealing with China, countering concerns about foreign influence. Meanwhile, lawmakers have raised alarms about China's involvement in anti-data center campaigns, citing a report on foreign funding of advocacy groups.
- ▪Trump rejected claims that China is behind the anti-data center movement in the U.S.
- ▪The House Energy and Commerce Committee warned about China's campaign against AI data centers.
- ▪A report indicated that foreign billionaires have contributed over $2 billion to groups opposing data centers.
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President Donald Trump rejected the claim that China is behind the anti-data center fervor sweeping the nation during a Thursday afternoon event at the White House. “We had a great meeting with China, and you know they do things to us, and we do things to them. I say it all the time,” Trump told reporters during an event on coal. Recommended Stories Trump denies China is funding data center opposition movement in US Trump says Iran war will restart if Tehran kills more US troops Trump announces Bill Pulte won’t be permanent pick for director of national intelligence “They say, ‘Oh, are you worried about China tapping your phones?'” Trump continued. “I said, ‘Well, they’re worried about the same thing.’ No, we’re very highly sophisticated.
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