Trump says it’s ‘OK with me’ if Republicans disagree with him on data centers
Tom Tiffany (R-WI) has also engaged in anti-data center rhetoric as farmers in the state raise concerns about technology companies buying up farmland to build the massive campuses.AdvertisementIn Texas, Gov. A Gallup poll conducted in early March found that 7 out of 10 oppose constructing AI data centers in their area, with 48% strongly opposed. The centers’ effect on the environment and intrusion on residential properties are particular areas of concern.AdvertisementStill, Trump reaffirmed his stance on data centers, saying, “I would want to have data centers.”
- ▪Tom Tiffany (R-WI) has also engaged in anti-data center rhetoric as farmers in the state raise concerns about technology companies buying up farmland to build the massive campuses.AdvertisementIn Texas, Gov.
- ▪A Gallup poll conducted in early March found that 7 out of 10 oppose constructing AI data centers in their area, with 48% strongly opposed.
- ▪The centers’ effect on the environment and intrusion on residential properties are particular areas of concern.AdvertisementStill, Trump reaffirmed his stance on data centers, saying, “I would want to have data centers.”
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President Donald Trump on Friday said it’s no issue if Republican lawmakers and candidates disagree with him on regulating data centers, something his preferred candidates and allies have taken an opposing stance on.Speaking with reporters outside Air Force One before heading to South Carolina, the president was asked if he would prefer GOP candidates mirror his stance on the controversial data center campuses popping up across the United States. Recommended Stories Trump says it’s ‘OK with me’ if Republicans disagree with him on data centers Man in Darth Vader costume trolls government meeting on Flock cameras: ‘Emperor is a fan’ Republicans start to turn on data centers as midterm elections approach “If a Republican’s against the data center, that’s OK with me,” Trump said.
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