President Trump Warns Data Center Opponents

President Donald Trump used a Monday Truth Social post to warn that U.S. communities opposing AI data centers risk becoming “backwards and poor,” urging them to “Let Data Reign” and calling the facilities a “Golden Goose.” He said data centers would bring jobs, lower taxes and wealth, and framed resistance as a benefit to China in the artificial intelligence race. The comments came amid bipartisan local opposition over electricity and water use ahead of November’s midterm elections. Vice President JD Vance, campaigning in Michigan, acknowledged residents’ concerns.