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Trump defends data centers, saying people who oppose them will end up ‘backwards and poor’
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points He believes that having data centers is crucial for a community's success and wealth. President Donald Trump has expressed support for data centers, stating that communities without them will face negative consequences.
President Donald Trump has expressed support for data centers, stating that communities without them will face negative consequences. He believes that having data centers is crucial for a community's success and wealth. Trump made his comments on social media, where he also warned that rejecting data centers would lead to higher taxes and fewer jobs.
He suggested that other countries, such as China, would benefit from the US not having data centers. Further details on Trump's comments and the backlash against data center construction are available from the source.
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Published: August 31, 2026 ·
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