President Trump's Data Center Push Divides Congress Amid Local Opposition
President Trump's strong advocacy for data center development is creating a rift within Congress, as local communities express growing anger over the facilities' impact. While President Trump has doubled down on his support, warning that communities blocking data centers would 'end up being backwards and poor,' Democratic lawmakers are pushing for stricter regulations. Representative Yassamin Ansari, D-Ariz., called President Trump's stance 'out of touch' and urged a pause on data center expansion in Arizona to assess long-term impacts on water resources and utility bills. Representative Ro Khanna, D-Calif., proposed a 'Data Center Bill of Rights' to restrict their proximity to residential areas and empower local communities. Republican lawmakers are also divided, with some, like Representative Rich McCormick, R-Ga., highlighting potential economic benefits such as tax revenue and infrastructure improvements, while others, including Representative Ralph Norman, R-S.C., emphasize the importance of state and...
