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Trump Warns Against Rejecting Data Centers, Calls Them 'Golden Goose'
President Trump warned Americans not to oppose data center development, saying such facilities bring tax revenue and jobs. Vice President JD Vance offered a more measured stance, focusing on energy self-sufficiency. The remarks come amid bipartisan voter opposition and state-level restrictions.
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Trump's Warning
President Trump on Monday warned Americans against rejecting data centers, describing the power-intensive facilities as a path to economic progress. In a series of posts on his social media platform, Trump argued that data centers bring increased tax revenue and lower unemployment to host communities, benefits he said outweigh the costs.
"The only reason that communities throughout the A. should not want Data Centers is if they want to end up being backwards and poor," Trump wrote. "If they want to be successful and rich, with far lower taxes and jobs all over the place, let Data Reign."
Trump cautioned that states and localities that turn away data centers would lose out to others willing to approve such projects, adding: "If we kill the Golden Goose, you will only have yourselves to blame."
Vance's Nuance
Vice President JD Vance offered a more measured interpretation of Trump's remarks, suggesting the president was referring specifically to data centers that generate their own power. Speaking as he headed to a campaign event with Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, who supports data centers, Vance said: "If you build a data center, you should be putting power back into the grid, not taking it out."
"If that is happening, I don't think data centers are that controversial," Vance added.
Political Context
Data centers have emerged as a contentious issue in the midterm elections, with polling showing majorities in both parties opposed to them. Tech companies argue the facilities are essential for maintaining America's competitive edge in artificial intelligence, while local opposition has prompted elected officials to reassess their positions.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul last month issued an executive order pausing new data center construction for a year—a move Trump has criticized.
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President Trump Monday warned Americans not to reject unpopular data centers, saying the power-chugging facilities are a ticket to progress and prosperity.
Trump said sprawling data centers bring more tax revenue and lower unemployment to communities where they are constructed, outweighing potential costs.
Trump wrote on his social media site: "The only reason that communities throughout the [A.] should not want Data Centers is if they want to end up being backwards and poor."
Trump wrote: "If they want to be successful and rich, with far lower taxes and jobs all over the place, let Data Reign."
Trump said states or local communities that shun data centers will lose out to others lining up to give the green light to big-money deals.
Trump wrote: "If we kill the Golden Goose, you will only have yourselves to blame."
Vice President JD Vance took a more measured approach, suggesting Trump was only referring to situations in which operators build their own sources of energy for new data centers.
Vance said: "If you build a data center, you should be putting power back into the grid, not taking it out."
Vance was headed for a campaign event with Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, who backs data centers.
Vance said: "If that is happening, I don't think data centers are that controversial."
Data centers have become a hot-button issue in the midterms with majorities in both parties opposing them.
Tech companies say they're crucial to securing America's place in an AI-dominated future.
The rare bipartisan agreement among voters has spurred elected officials and candidates to scramble to shift or harden their positions.
Gov. Hochul last month issued an executive order that pauses new data center construction for a year, a move Trump criticized.
Framing: Skeptical with a mix of descriptive and interpretive language, using quotes and context but maintaining a neutral reportorial stance.
Facts Included:
President Trump Monday warned Americans not to reject unpopular data centers, saying the power-chugging facilities are a ticket to progress and prosperity.
Trump said sprawling data centers bring more tax revenue and lower unemployment to communities where they are constructed, outweighing potential costs.
Trump wrote on his social media site: "The only reason that communities throughout the [A.] should not want Data Centers is if they want to end up being backwards and poor."
Trump wrote: "If they want to be successful and rich, with far lower taxes and jobs all over the place, let Data Reign."
Trump said states or local communities that shun data centers will lose out to others lining up to give the green light to big-money deals.
Trump wrote: "If we kill the Golden Goose, you will only have yourselves to blame."
Vice President JD Vance took a more measured approach, suggesting Trump was only referring to situations in which operators build their own sources of energy for new data centers.
Vance said: "If you build a data center, you should be putting power back into the grid, not taking it out."
Vance was headed for a campaign event with Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, who backs data centers.
Vance said: "If that is happening, I don't think data centers are that controversial."
Data centers have become a hot-button issue in the midterms with majorities in both parties opposing them.
Tech companies say they're crucial to securing America's place in an AI-dominated future.
The rare bipartisan agreement among voters has spurred elected officials and candidates to scramble to shift or harden their positions.
Gov. Hochul last month issued an executive order that pauses new data center construction for a year, a move Trump criticized.
Framing: Headline frames Trump as issuing a warning to Americans against rejecting data centers, using the 'Golden goose' metaphor to emphasize their value. — Skeptical with a mix of descriptive and interpretive language, using quotes and context but maintaining a neutral reportorial stance.
Facts Included:
President Trump Monday warned Americans not to reject unpopular data centers, saying the power-chugging facilities are a ticket to progress and prosperity.
Trump said sprawling data centers bring more tax revenue and lower unemployment to communities where they are constructed, outweighing potential costs.
Trump wrote on his social media site: "The only reason that communities throughout the [A.] should not want Data Centers is if they want to end up being backwards and poor."
Trump wrote: "If they want to be successful and rich, with far lower taxes and jobs all over the place, let Data Reign."
Trump said states or local communities that shun data centers will lose out to others lining up to give the green light to big-money deals.
Trump wrote: "If we kill the Golden Goose, you will only have yourselves to blame."
Vice President JD Vance took a more measured approach, suggesting Trump was only referring to situations in which operators build their own sources of energy for new data centers.
Vance said: "If you build a data center, you should be putting power back into the grid, not taking it out."
Vance was headed for a campaign event with Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, who backs data centers.
Vance said: "If that is happening, I don't think data centers are that controversial."
Data centers have become a hot-button issue in the midterms with majorities in both parties opposing them.
Tech companies say they're crucial to securing America's place in an AI-dominated future.
The rare bipartisan agreement among voters has spurred elected officials and candidates to scramble to shift or harden their positions.
Gov. Hochul last month issued an executive order that pauses new data center construction for a year, a move Trump criticized.
Framing: Skeptical with a mix of descriptive and interpretive language, using quotes and context but maintaining a neutral reportorial stance.
Facts Included:
President Trump Monday warned Americans not to reject unpopular data centers, saying the power-chugging facilities are a ticket to progress and prosperity.
Trump said sprawling data centers bring more tax revenue and lower unemployment to communities where they are constructed, outweighing potential costs.
Trump wrote on his social media site: "The only reason that communities throughout the [A.] should not want Data Centers is if they want to end up being backwards and poor."
Trump wrote: "If they want to be successful and rich, with far lower taxes and jobs all over the place, let Data Reign."
Trump said states or local communities that shun data centers will lose out to others lining up to give the green light to big-money deals.
Trump wrote: "If we kill the Golden Goose, you will only have yourselves to blame."
Vice President JD Vance took a more measured approach, suggesting Trump was only referring to situations in which operators build their own sources of energy for new data centers.
Vance said: "If you build a data center, you should be putting power back into the grid, not taking it out."
Vance was headed for a campaign event with Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, who backs data centers.
Vance said: "If that is happening, I don't think data centers are that controversial."
Data centers have become a hot-button issue in the midterms with majorities in both parties opposing them.
Tech companies say they're crucial to securing America's place in an AI-dominated future.
The rare bipartisan agreement among voters has spurred elected officials and candidates to scramble to shift or harden their positions.
Gov. Hochul last month issued an executive order that pauses new data center construction for a year, a move Trump criticized.
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ClaimPresident Trump Monday warned Americans not to reject unpopular data centers, saying the power-chugging facilities are a ticket to progress and prosperity.
ClaimTrump said sprawling data centers bring more tax revenue and lower unemployment to communities where they are constructed, outweighing potential costs.
ClaimTrump wrote on his social media site: "The only reason that communities throughout the U.S.A. should not want Data Centers is if they want to end up being backwards and poor."
ClaimVice President JD Vance took a more measured approach, suggesting that Trump was only referring to situations in which operators build their own sources of energy for new data centers, which are needed to power the artificial intelligence boom.
ClaimIn an August survey from Heatmap Pro and Embold Research, just 15 percent of Americans said they would support a data center being built in their area, while 75 percent expressed opposition.
ClaimBy Heatmap’s tally, more than 100 data center projects have been nixed this year in the face of local opposition, while more than 200 are currently being fought.
ClaimTexas Gov. Greg Abbott’s pause does not actually halt data center construction in the Lone Star State; it essentially establishes a more thorough screening process when server farms apply for electricity from the state’s grid.
ClaimProjects that supply all of their own power through on-site natural gas — as a rising share of new data centers do — are exempt from Texas's screening process.
ClaimDuring the same three months, at least 36 GW of capacity were added to the US pipeline of proposed and active projects, according to the analytics firm Wood Mackenzie.
ClaimWest Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey signaled that he was moving forward with plans to encourage data center development and use the consequent revenue to slash the state’s income tax.