Trump’s Data Center Push Faces Political Backlash | Hattiesburg News

Trump’s bold push for data centers as a national AI race booster is sparking fierce backlash — from voters worried about rising bills, water shortages, and pollution, to politicians scrambling to distance themselves. Across battleground states like Ohio and Nevada, candidates are turning the issue into a liability, attacking incumbents and pledging to halt tax breaks. Even Texas’ governor, once a cheerleader for tech, now faces pressure to regulate — a move Trump himself calls a mistake. As local communities grow louder, the political calculus shifts: big infrastructure promises may be winning headlines, but they’re losing votes — and reshaping election strategies nationwide. 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/b1566d892197e3e0