Trump says communities opposed to data centers want to be ‘backwards and poor’
- Posted on August 31, 2026
- By The Hill
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President Trump contends that rejecting artificial intelligence data centers positions communities for economic decline. The statement underscores the administration's view that infrastructure investment in emerging technologies is crucial for regional prosperity. Communities facing decisions about hosting large-scale data facilities must weigh technological advancement against local environmental and social concerns, while considering long-term economic competitiveness.
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