Trump urges more data center construction as public opinion sours on issue
President Donald Trump pushed back on national opposition to data center construction Wednesday, saying that if he were a state or local politician, he would “absolutely” want them to be built in his community.The president was joined by tech executives at the White House, where he fielded a question on the subject. “It’s really very positive.”Trump has spent the past 18-plus months fostering growth within the American AI industry, arguing that it is critical to national and economic security to be the global leader in the sector. Jon Husted (R-OH) his reelection.TRUMP HAS A 96% ENDORSEMENT SUCCESS RATE.
- ▪President Donald Trump pushed back on national opposition to data center construction Wednesday, saying that if he were a state or local politician, he would “absolutely” want them to be built in his community.The president was joined by te
- ▪“It’s really very positive.”Trump has spent the past 18-plus months fostering growth within the American AI industry, arguing that it is critical to national and economic security to be the global leader in the sector.
- ▪Jon Husted (R-OH) his reelection.TRUMP HAS A 96% ENDORSEMENT SUCCESS RATE.
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President Donald Trump pushed back on national opposition to data center construction Wednesday, saying that if he were a state or local politician, he would “absolutely” want them to be built in his community.The president was joined by tech executives at the White House, where he fielded a question on the subject. Trump said the growth of artificial intelligence, which data centers help power, is “going to create a lot of jobs and tremendous innovation.” Recommended Stories Trump invokes Switzerland in response to question about bond market pressure Trump urges more data center construction as public opinion sours on issue WATCH LIVE: Trump speaks to tech executives at White House “I can say if I were the mayor of a town or the governor of a state, and I had a chance to get a big plant,…
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