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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 Further details about Trump's statement are available, including his thoughts on the potential consequences of rejecting data centers. President Donald Trump made a statement on social media about data centers.
President Donald Trump made a statement on social media about data centers. He believes that communities without these centers may struggle economically. A recent backlash has formed against the construction of data centers, which are necessary for artificial intelligence development.
Further details about Trump's statement are available, including his thoughts on the potential consequences of rejecting data centers.
Trump's comments suggest that he thinks data centers can bring economic benefits, including jobs and lower taxes.
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