Trump Advocates for Data Center Expansion in Interview

In an interview with Michael Cohen, President Trump expressed support for the expansion of data centers, stating that rejecting them is a mistake. He claimed that the U.S. is leading China in artificial intelligence and emphasized that data centers are not taking power from the grid, as they are developing their own power plants. Trump noted that data centers create significant job opportunities and economic benefits for communities. His comments come amid a backlash against data centers in various states, including Texas, where Governor Greg Abbott has criticized data center companies for failing to gain community support and has directed state regulators to ensure they bear the full cost of electrical infrastructure. Additionally, Pennsylvania and New York have implemented restrictions and moratoriums on data center developments. The Trump administration has previously eased environmental regulations for data centers while encouraging tech companies to manage their electricity costs associated with AI development.