Trump vs Data Centers | New Orleans News

Trump slams data center opponents as “backwards,” touting them as engines of wealth and jobs while warning U.S. lagging behind could benefit rivals like China. Meanwhile, Louisiana’s Governor Landry aggressively pushes forward with major data center projects from Meta and Amazon, demanding companies fund their own power to secure state tax breaks. While some GOP leaders like Texas’ Abbott impose moratoriums, Landry frames the push as critical to national security, arguing the U.S. can’t cede data control. Yet local resistance persists — including Democratic and Republican officials blocking projects — as a recent poll reveals most Americans oppose nearby data centers, highlighting the tension between national tech strategy and community concerns. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0605127f721d18e4