Oregonians are extremely skeptical of data centers, new polling suggests

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1. Thu, 6 August 2026

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   • klcc.org22:37first to report
     Oregonians are extremely skeptical of data centers, new polling suggests

     Most voters support a temporary ban on the facilities and strongly oppose offering tax breaks.

2. Fri, 7 August 2026

   3 reports
   • The Hill12:59
     Trump: It's a 'mistake' to go against data centers

     President Trump touted what he said were the benefits of data centers in an interview that was published on Friday, potentially pitting himself against a number of Republicans and Democrats on the growing issue. “I saw Texas the other day sort of against data centers. I think it's a mistake,” Trump told Punchbowl News. “I'm...

   • texastribune.org15:50
     Trump calls Texas’ data center opposition a “mistake”

     The president’s comments to Punchbowl News come just days after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide pause of approval for data centers trying to connect to the power grid.

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     • kwtx.com10 Aug, 16:32their copy
     • hppr.org11 Aug, 13:30their copy
   • kvia.com18:28
     Trump calls Texas’ data center opposition a “mistake”

     by Taylor Goldenstein, The Texas TribuneAugust 7, 2026 President Donald Trump this week criticized Texas for being anti-data centers, just days after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott paused industry-wide approvals until the companies provide the state with more information on things like power and water use. “I saw Texas the other day sort of is against

3. Sat, 8 August 2026

   4 reports
   • NPR News09:00
     Data centers are a political issue crossing party lines, driving voters to candidates

     Wisconsin Democratic candidate for governor Francesca Hong called for a moratorium on data centers. So did Ohio Republican governor hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, as data centers begin to dominate campaigns.

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     • krcu.org8 Aug, 09:00their copy
     • apr.org8 Aug, 09:00their copy
     • wmra.org8 Aug, 09:00their copy
   • The Hill10:00
     Trump questions Texas data center move in surging political battle

     President Trump is touting the benefits of AI data centers after Texas moved to more strictly regulate the industry, which has rapidly become a political lightning rod across the political spectrum. Trump waded into the debate during an interview last week, saying it would be a mistake to push back on data centers following Texas...

   • foxnews.com12:30edited after publishing
     Dem Senate hopeful flip-flops on emerging issue impacting communities across US

     Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown celebrated Amazon data center construction in Ohio in 2015 but now campaigns against them as an electric grid drain.

   • wbap.com19:00removed by the outlet
     Trump Warns Texas Data Center Pushback Is A ‘Mistake,’ Says Industry Could Eclipse Oil

     Trump says Texas resistance to data centers is a “mistake” and warns the AI infrastructure industry could become bigger than oil.

4. Mon, 10 August 2026

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   • The Hill22:37
     Trump wades into data center debate amid political battle

     {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump backs data centers as Texas sets new standards President Trump is touting the benefits of AI data centers after Texas moved to more strictly regulate the industry, which has rapidly become a political lightning rod across the political spectrum. © AP Photo/Justin Rex Trump waded into the debate...

5. Tue, 11 August 2026

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   • inquirer.com09:01
     Pennsylvania’s data center boom needs a pause

     Nearly three-quarters of the state’s voters oppose data centers in their communities, yet more than 50 are planned or under construction. Lawmakers should hit the brakes on unchecked growth.

   • keranews.org12:25
     Gov. Greg Abbott touts tech company cooperation, following Trump criticism of data center policy

     OpenAI, Meta, Google and Amazon have all pledged to address concerns about their energy and water usage.

   • dallasobserver.com13:00
     Abbott and Trump disagree on data centers, what should we know about them in Dallas?

     The advancement of AI often feels inevitable, but some officials in Texas wonder if data centers need to be slowed.

   • journal-advocate.com14:05
     The hidden cost of data centers: inside the opposition

     More than 4,500 data centers are already in operation, according to Data Center Map.

     2 reprints

     • citizensvoice.com11 Aug, 14:05their copy
     • marinij.com11 Aug, 14:05their copy
6. Wed, 12 August 2026

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   • nevadanewsandviews.com14:49
     The Data Center Debate Nevada Isn't Having Fairly

     Drive through Boulder City these days and you'll see some new yard signs. Not for candidates. Against data centers.

7. Thu, 13 August 2026

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   • wjct.org08:41
     Georgia voters find solidarity in their opposition to data centers

     Republican and Democratic voters in rural Georgia unite over one issue -- their opposition to data centers.

   • eenews.net17:23
     Data centers top agenda for EPA’s local government council

     Voters have protested the artificial intelligence infrastructure due to worries about high electricity costs as well as growing air and water pollution.

   • Bloomberg Politics22:43
     Conley: AI Can Be Net Positive for Communities

     Cait Conley, Democratic Candidate for US House in New York's 17th District, says data centers can be a net positive for communities. Conley notes AI poses serious risks and that companies need to do the right thing as the technology advances. Conley also discusses her race against Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) and the controversy surrounding Rep. Max Miller's (R-OH) donation to Lawler's race. She speaks with Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz on the late edition of Bloomberg's "Balance of Power." (Source:...

8. Fri, 14 August 2026

   4 reports
   • Axios09:15
     Data center backlash echoes fossil-fuel politics

     Willie Nelson has become an unlikely barometer of America's biggest infrastructure fights. He once protested the Keystone XL pipeline and fracking. Today, he's fighting data centers. Why it matters: The American icon's latest cause underscores how the politics surrounding AI infrastructure are beginning to resemble the last decade's fights over fossil fuels. "The last thing we need is a loud, water thieving, light polluting, data center anywhere near our town (or any others for that matter),"...

   • Axios09:15
     AI scrambles the political map

     The search for a winning message on AI is pushing candidates and lawmakers into unexpected political territory. Why it matters: With the midterms approaching, AI is creating alliances across party lines while opening fissures within them. Here are three ways AI is scrambling the political map. 1. Centrist Democrats versus progressives on data centers New York made waves as the first state to impose a data center moratorium — a product of Gov. Kathy Hochul joining forces with progressive state...

   • krcrtv.com18:43
     Data centers emerge as bipartisan flashpoint ahead of 2026 midterm elections

     As the 2026 midterm elections enter the final stretch, opposition to data centers is emerging as a rare political issue crossing party lines

   • Bloomberg Politics23:02
     Rep. Casar on Texas Data Center Freeze

     Democratic Representative Greg Casar of Texas says AI CEOs should testify before Congress about employment and national security concerns surrounding the technology. Rep. Casar argues data center projects should be blocked if they raise electricity bills or otherwise harm the communities where they’re built. He discusses legislation that would impose a tax on large AI companies and increase the rate as unemployment rises, with revenue used to support a federal jobs program. Rep. Casar also says...

9. Mon, 17 August 2026

   1 report
   • evanstonnow.com22:42
     Data centers hot issue in governor's race

     Once seen as an opportunity for economic growth, they're now drawing bipartisan opposition.

10. Tue, 18 August 2026

    7 reports
    • foxbusiness.com15:17
      New York Republican congressman rips Hochul policies for sending businesses ‘don’t come here’ message

      Rep. Mike Lawler says Kathy Hochul's data center moratorium tells companies to go elsewhere, worsening New York's out-migration and tax burden.

    • twincities.com17:47edited after publishing
      Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers

      previouslyGovernors' races increasingly being buffeted by data center politics

      A growing number of data center projects have met rejection and pushback from residents.

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      • bostonherald.com18 Aug, 17:47their copy
      • troyrecord.com18 Aug, 17:47their copy
      • netscape.com18 Aug, 18:15their copy
    • phillyvoice.com20:34
      Gov. Shapiro imposes restrictions on 'speculative' data centers and requires community approval on projects

      A year after touting a deal with Amazon, the Democrat signs an executive order that stops proposals from being fast-tracked.

    • wfae.org20:48
      NC commerce secretary says state needs to capitalize on AI boom

      The comments come as some local governments grapple with concerns over rapid data center growth.

    • investorplace.com21:00
      Don't Sell Your AI Stocks

      The public's data-center revolt spreads… even Texas taps the brakes… will it kill the AI trade?… why the move is "sort," not "sell"

    • sgvtribune.com21:53
      They championed the fight against a Monterey Park data center. Now they’re running for office

      Anti-data center organizers Steven Kung and Amy J. Wong are running for office on the November ballot, fueled by momentum from their fights against data centers in L.A. County.

    • wrjn.com21:54
      Tiffany’s attack ad on Crowley and data centers is misleading at best, as GOP candidate has publicly backed them in new audio - WRJN

      Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor Tom Tiffany released a new attack ad on David Crowley, but the 30-second spot has misleading information about the Milwaukee County Executive’s donations.  Tiffany also recently told a member of the public during an event that he agreed that data centers are here to stay, according to audio obtained by […]

11. Wed, 19 August 2026

    7 reports
    • Axios09:53
      Exclusive: GOP warns AI companies that data centers are politically radioactive

      The Senate GOP campaign arm, in a private memo to top AI companies, warns that toxic views of U.S. data centers are killing the party's chances of holding a vital seat in Ohio. In the memo, obtained by Axios, the National Republican Senatorial Committee says Democrats have made data centers a "centerpiece" of their campaign to defeat Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) — and that it's working. "If he loses and data centers get the blame, politicians across the country will take notice — and they will not...

    • vox.com10:00edited after publishing
      The strange politics of the AI backlash

      previouslyHow the Wisconsin governor’s race became a data center hate-off

      Two candidates in Wisconsin are trying to surf the anti-tech wave — without fully betraying the AI boom’s beneficiaries.

    • The Hill19:17
      Fervor over data centers fires up competitive Ohio Senate race

      One of the most competitive Senate races this year is pivoting around data centers. The contest in Ohio between incumbent Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is a key example of how the increasingly controversial issue is playing a role in this cycle's politics, and both sides think it could be decisive....

    • Axios21:02
      The data center fight is hitting a fever pitch. Here's how they actually work

      Data centers have become the face of AI backlash, with celebrities, politicians and protesters pushing to slow their growth. Why it matters: America's sharply rising public opposition to data centers — which fuel our everyday use of the internet — could pose an existential threat to AI's growth. State of play: There are at least 4,000 data centers nationwide, with some 3,000 under construction or planned. The centers are often big, windowless warehouses with few people in sight, and many are...

    • The Hill21:52
      Data center fervor ignites Ohio Senate race

      {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Data center fervor ignites Ohio Senate race One of the most competitive Senate races this year is pivoting around data centers. © Greg Nash The contest in Ohio between incumbent Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) is a key example of how the increasingly...

    • Bloomberg Politics22:28
      Rep. Subramanyam: Data Centers Need Community Buy-In

      Democratic Representative Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia says he opposes more data centers in his district, arguing that development has created power and environmental problems and driven up some residents' utility bills. Subramanyam calls for a national strategy to site data centers where sufficient power can be provided without negatively affecting surrounding communities and expresses skepticism about "bring your own power" proposals that rely on diesel backup generators. He says the US...

    • coloradohometownweekly.com23:33
      Tech deploys charm offensive to combat AI data center backlash

      For the 230,000 people living in rural Doña Ana County, Oracle Corp.’s Project Jupiter data center has quickly become an inescapable part of life. Mailers hailing “A NEW DAY FOR NEW MEXICO” have been sent to homes, touting its economic benefits. Oracle and its partners have donated money to sponsor organizations like the Boys & Girls Club and a local food pantry. Even a local Dino Dig park, ...

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      • record-bee.com19 Aug, 23:33their copy
12. Thu, 20 August 2026

    10 reports
    • texarkanagazette.com03:00
      Study weighs economic impact of AI data centers in rural Arkansas

      LITTLE ROCK -- Across the country, the explosive growth of massive data centers, many of them meant to power the growth of artificial intelligence, has drawn both criticism and support from communities in both rural and urban areas.

    • governing.com04:05
      Data Centers Are Spreading. So Are Moratoriums.

      Concerns about environmental impacts from data centers have dovetailed with a broader backlash to AI. Dozens of jurisdictions have adopted or debated moratoriums, hoping for more time to adopt robust regulations — or for the AI bubble to burst.

    • Axios09:00
      Data center uproar scrambles the midterm election

      A new populist fever is coursing through the midterms, forcing campaigns to retreat and recalibrate as they confront a groundswell of hostility toward AI data centers. Why it matters: Grassroots pressure is breaking the bipartisan consensus that enabled America's AI buildout. Candidates in both parties are now racing to distance themselves from projects their own leaders spent years courting. The big picture: What started as scattered, localized NIMBYism is scaling into a national...

    • wxpr.org12:26
      Governors' races including Wisconsin are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers

      More governors are shifting their stances or taking more steps to squeeze data centers as the midterm elections near

    • khak.com12:44
      Dubuque Mayor Brad Cavanagh Weighs in On Potential Data Center

      In a recent survey, roughly 76% of those who responded said they would not support a data center in Dubuque.

    • nationalmemo.com17:02
      Echoing Senate GOP Memo, Fox Targets 'Far Left' Data Center Opposition

      Republican leaders who fear that the furious, bipartisan backlash against AI data centers could cost their party in the midterm election are getting help from their loyal propagandists at Fox News. On its flagship morning show, the network’s hosts and contributors are attempting to convince viewers ...

    • thepeterboroughexaminer.com17:50
      Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races

      WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump, speaking alongside cryptocurrency leaders at the White House this week, made a statement that Republican and Democratic candidates alike wouldn't touch with a 10-foot

    • pasadenastarnews.com17:54edited after publishing
      Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races

      previouslyTrump keeps embracing data centers as they become toxic in midterms

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      • lowellsun.com20 Aug, 17:54their copy
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      • coloradohometownweekly.com20 Aug, 17:54their copy
    • mymotherlode.com18:35
      Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races - myMotherLode.com

      President Donald Trump has voiced strong support for AI and data centers, emphasizing their economic benefits and importance in the global AI race. Candidates in competitive midterm elections, however, are far less accepting. Data centers have become a contentious issue, with concerns about energy costs and environmental impact. In Ohio, Republican Jon Husted faces attacks over his support for data centers. In Nevada, Democrat Aaron Ford accused Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo of aligning with...

    • PBS NewsHour19:21
      Trump keeps embracing data centers, an unpopular topic in midterm races

      The race to build data centers, which power artificial intelligence and cloud computing, has run aground amid frustration from voters who don't want to live near the massive warehouse campuses.

13. Fri, 21 August 2026

    6 reports
    • The Hill02:08
      House Democrat: Rein in data centers without losing tech race to China

      Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (Va.), whose own district lies in a hotbed of data center activity, pushed to rein them in on Thursday, but not enough where the U.S. would lose the technology race to China. “The reality is, if we want to grow and develop some of these emerging technologies like AI and others,...

    • Axios09:30edited after publishing
      Kathy Hochul's business-friendly data center plan

      New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is positioning herself as a leader of the Democratic search for a data center position that isn't explicitly anti-business. Why it matters: Hochul says her data center platform isn't being designed with politics in mind. But as candidates across the country scramble for a winning position on the issue, New York is emerging as a test bed for one potential approach. What they're saying: In an interview with Axios, Hochul said the "thoughtful" approach for Democrats is...

    • The Hill12:15edited after publishing
      How the bipartisan data center backlash could reshape politics nationwide

      Bipartisan backlash to data centers is spreading nationwide. How could the panicked political response carry lasting consequences? Plus, democratic socialist Angie Nixon’s upset in the Florida Democratic Senate primary and Sen. Darline Graham’s (R-S.C.) viral debate stumble in South Carolina. Join The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, and political editor Chris Stirewalt to discuss...

    • fox56.com13:40
      VOTE: Will a candidate's position on data centers affect your vote in November?

      Will a candidate's position on data centers affect your vote in November?

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      • nebraska.tv21 Aug, 13:40their copy
      • nbc16.com21 Aug, 13:40their copy
    • foxrochester.com20:31
      From political prize to campaign liability: Data centers become a midterm battleground

      Data centers powering everything from Google searches and streaming services to artificial intelligence are rapidly becoming a major issue on the campaign trail

      2 reprints

      • midmichigannow.com21 Aug, 20:31their copy
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    • The Hill22:38
      Rising data center backlash shakes up 2026 races

      {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Rising data center backlash shakes up 2026 races As public pushback to data centers boils over, politicians on both sides of the aisle are racing to distance themselves from the controversial facilities. © Adobe Stock Key swing state candidates are scrambling to endorse stricter data center policies and...

14. Sat, 22 August 2026

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    • countercurrents.org06:08
      A year in, the data center/AI battle starts to clarify, and the anger is profound

      One of the year’s most important political battles—the one against ICE deportations in Minneapolis this past winter—took place in a geographically confined area filled with people with cellphones who…

    • The Hill21:00
      Rising data center backlash shakes up midterm races

      As public pushback to data centers boils over, politicians on both sides of the aisle are racing to distance themselves from the controversial facilities. Key swing state candidates are scrambling to endorse stricter data center policies and accusing their opponents of being too cozy with the industry, as Americans become increasingly hostile to the rapid...

15. Sun, 23 August 2026

    4 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories09:01
      The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms

      The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms The New York Times See the moment when Republican politicians turned against data centers The Washington Post Exclusive: GOP warns AI companies that data centers are politically radioactive Axios Data-Center Disenchantment WSJ Rising data center backlash shakes up midterm races The Hill

    • Google News - Top Stories12:02
      See the moment when Republican politicians turned against data centers

      See the moment when Republican politicians turned against data centers The Washington Post Exclusive: GOP warns AI companies that data centers are politically radioactive Axios The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms The New York Times Rising data center backlash shakes up midterm races The Hill As GOP warns data centers put Ohio Senate seat at risk, Husted defends energy policy CNBC

    • gizchina.com12:27
      Rising Tensions: AI Data Center Projects Spark Threats Against US Officials

      US officials face death threats and shootings due to support for AI data center projects, leading over 500 local governments to implement restrictive measures.

    • Axios23:15
      Trump says rejecting data centers is "a mistake"

      President Trump defended the expansion of data centers in an interview with his former fixer, Michael Cohen, that aired in full on Sunday. Why it matters: Trump's support comes as data centers face growing backlash in both red and blue states. What he's saying: Trump told Cohen during their interview that the U.S. was leading China in AI "by a lot" and that data centers were not taking power from the grid. "They're making their own power plants. They're building the most beautiful, you've never...

16. Mon, 24 August 2026

    12 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories07:39
      Trump Defends AI Data Centers—Says Opposing Them Is A ‘Mistake’ And ‘Smart Ones’ Want Them

      Trump Defends AI Data Centers—Says Opposing Them Is A ‘Mistake’ And ‘Smart Ones’ Want Them Forbes How the GOP is approaching data center backlash and why Trump is pivoting to North Korea: Morning Rundown NBC News Trump says rejecting data centers is "a mistake" Axios Trump says 'OK' if Republicans oppose contentious data centers USA Today Trump Makes Economic Case For Data Centers The South Shore Press

    • forbes.com07:39
      Trump Says Those Opposing AI Data Centers Are Making A ‘Mistake’

      The president's embrace of data centers comes amid growing backlash over their impact on communities and pushback from governors from both parties.

    • Google News - Top Stories09:00
      Data centers’ ‘oh s--t’ moment

      Data centers’ ‘oh s--t’ moment Politico Opinion | Kyrsten Sinema: Facts around data centers are being distorted The Washington Post Republicans wrestle with data center backlash as Trump promotes the benefits NBC News Exclusive: GOP warns AI companies that data centers are politically radioactive Axios The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms The New York Times

    • Google News - Top Stories13:31
      Republicans wrestle with data center backlash as Trump promotes the benefits

      Republicans wrestle with data center backlash as Trump promotes the benefits NBC News Data centers’ ‘oh s--t’ moment Politico Opinion | Kyrsten Sinema: Facts around data centers are being distorted The Washington Post The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms The New York Times Exclusive: GOP warns AI companies that data centers are politically radioactive Axios

    • Google News - Top Stories13:42
      Trump says communities that oppose data centers are "making a mistake"

      Trump says communities that oppose data centers are "making a mistake" Axios How the GOP is approaching data center backlash and why Trump is pivoting to North Korea: Morning Rundown NBC News Trump says 'OK' if Republicans oppose contentious data centers USA Today Trump Defends AI Data Centers—Says Opposing Them Is A ‘Mistake’ And ‘Smart Ones’ Want Them Forbes Trump Makes Economic Case For Data Centers The South Shore Press

    • Le Figaro (France)14:00
      Julie Girard : « La lutte contre l’IA, nouveau créneau du Parti démocrate américain ? »

      TRIBUNE - Dans une perspective électoraliste, les démocrates américains ont toutes les raisons de faire de la lutte contre l’intelligence artificielle la nouvelle lutte des classes, celle qui oppose la techno-bourgeoisie au prolétariat 3.0. Certains élus l’ont déjà compris, analyse la docteur en philosophie.

    • El Mundo (Spain)16:58
      Estados Unidos pone el freno a miles de centros de datos por el rechazo de la población

      El gobernador de Texas, Greg Abbott, asegura que las empresas de inteligencia artificial "han cavado su propia tumba". El 61% de los estadounidenses se opone a que se construya uno cerca de su casa Leer

    • The Hill18:07
      President Trump is right about data centers

      Why are people so furious about buildings?

    • techspot.com18:13
      Trump says data center protesters are "making a mistake," but his allies disagree
    • statecollege.com18:32
      Data Centers Are ‘Redefining’ Midterm Races Across Pennsylvania

      Candidates in at least 20 competitive legislative races are staking out data center positions, and Gov. Josh Shapiro has pivoted to a tougher stance.

    • cbs2iowa.com20:46
      Data center backlash grows into election-year fight

      Congressional lawmakers of both parties are wary of finding themselves at odds with midterm voters on AI and the facilities powering it.

    • The Hill21:33
      Politicians aim to distance themselves from data centers

      {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Politicians aim to distance themselves from data centers As public pushback to data centers boils over, politicians on both sides of the aisle are racing to distance themselves from the controversial facilities. © Adobe Stock Key swing state candidates are scrambling to endorse stricter...

17. Tue, 25 August 2026

    8 reports
    • Axios09:30
      The data center era that's reshaping America

      Nothing is driving more new U.S. economic investment or political volatility than data centers . Why it matters: They're the Great Subplot of 2026, THE topic animating the AI race and elections . Everyone needs to understand the size, scope and sentiment surrounding them. The big picture: It's almost impossible to wrap your brain around the scale of the cash dedicated to this buildout — now the biggest capital project in human history. The five biggest hyperscalers — Amazon, Microsoft, Google,...

    • Axios12:35
      Exclusive: Climate group presses Dems to seize on data center backlash

      A climate group that backs Democrats is giving the party's 2028 hopefuls and campaign committees advice on how to capitalize on waning public support for data centers, a new memo shows. Why it matters: Data centers have landed atop the political radar , and Climate Power's memo underscores the scramble to turn the backlash into a political advantage ahead of the midterms and 2028. Driving the news: It says "public opinion on data centers is cratering" and argues this provides a political...

    • wknofm.org15:57
      Amid backlash from residents, some cities are upping their standards for acceptable data centers

      As the number of data centers across the U.S. continues to increase, so does public opposition to them.

    • columbiamissourian.com17:00
      AI’s natural gas addiction could be deadly for communities

      Tech companies should be bringing their own renewable energy to power data centers, not burning fossil fuels or driving up costs for consumers.

    • tonyskansascity.com17:10edited after publishing
      Kansas Dems Leverage Local Fights Against Data Centers For Midterms

      previouslyKansas Dems Leverage Local Fights Against Data Centers Fight For Midterms

      A blog about Kansas City politics and culture.

    • The Guardian World17:54
      Trump-backed Ken Paxton unveils ‘Texas first’ datacenter plan aimed at ‘negative impact’

      The Republican Senate candidate announced the plan with a graphic X flagged as ‘Made with AI’ US politics live – latest updates Ken Paxton , a Republican candidate for the US Senate in Texas, has unveiled plans to tackle the “negative impact” of datacenters amid a growing backlash across the political spectrum. Paxton, endorsed by Donald Trump but facing a close contest against Democrat James Talarico, posted a “Texas first” datacenter plan on X with a graphic that the social media network...

    • breitbart.com18:43
      Exclusive–Wynton Hall on Arrogance of Big Tech Elite: Locals Have Every Right to Question Data Centers

      Locals have every right to question data centers, Breitbart News social media director and "Code Red: The Left, the Right, China, and the Race to Control AI" author Wynton Hall said.

    • South China Morning Post20:46
      Trump says China is driving anger at US data centres. These residents disagree

      On the tree-lined streets of Sterling, northern Virginia, Lindsay Shaw’s home sits across from an industrial neighbour that has consumed the past several years of her life: a data centre. When Shaw sits outside, she can hear its constant hum. At night, the security lights blaze through her window, making it harder to sleep. Gas turbines, diesel fumes, and 24/7 industrial noise have choked Shaw’s neighbourhood since the data centre moved in. Meanwhile, in Washington, US President Donald Trump...

18. Wed, 26 August 2026

    10 reports
    • nbcnewyork.com09:08edited after publishing
      In a divided America, left and right unite to oppose artificial intelligence data centers

      previouslyLeft and right oppose artificial intelligence data centers

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    • Euronews11:28
      The data centre trap: Trump's AI ambition puts Republicans on the defensive

      Less than three months before the midterm elections, Republicans are already facing tough headwinds – and now an unlikely issue has the potential to galvanise voters against them even further.

    • inthesetimes.com15:30
      Tenant Organizer Will Lawrence Is Taking on the GOP in a Deep Purple District

      To flip a key Michigan seat, the insurgent candidate is campaigning on housing, healthcare and opposition to data centers.

    • kmuw.org15:34
      Kansans fear impacts of data centers despite promise of economic benefits

      As residents revolt over surge in development, experts say transparency is critical for building trust with a community.

    • Google News - Top Stories16:00
      Everyone is making a U-turn on data centers as public support craters

      Everyone is making a U-turn on data centers as public support craters Politico Here’s all the ways that data center controversies have transformed the midterm elections AP News The GOP'S Data Center Panic Time Magazine Up to 50% of Planned US Data Centers Are at Risk of Delays, Kimmeridge Says Bloomberg.com Why data centers are a top issue in the 2026 midterms Brookings

    • krcrtv.com17:11
      West Virginia looks to AI data center boom to help eliminate state income tax

      As artificial intelligence drives a massive expansion of data centers across the country, West Virginia is looking to turn the industry's growth into something

      2 reprints

      • abc6onyourside.com26 Aug, 17:11their copy
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    • whqr.org19:30
      Data center protesters rally against Duke Energy's proposed gas plant

      Protesters who’ve been fighting data center development rallied against Duke Energy’s proposed gas plant in Davidson and Davie counties at an open house in Mocksville.

    • wbt.com21:44
      Christopher Ruddy On The Brett Winterble Show

      Christopher Ruddy from Newsmax to talk about the upcoming midterm elections and the growing impact of artificial intelligence

    • The Hill22:00edited after publishing
      Democrats in key House, Senate races sign AI regulation pledge amid data center scrutiny

      Eighteen House, Senate and gubernatorial candidates have signed a pledge to push for beefed-up regulations on the AI industry, as the rapidly evolving technology continues to impact Americans. The candidates, 17 Democrats and one independent — populist Dan Osborn, who is challenging Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts (Neb.) — agreed to back a five-pronged approach to...

    • PBS NewsHour22:40
      How data centers became a major issue in the midterms

      While there are many issues dividing voters this midterm season, one seems to be uniting them: opposition to AI data centers. Candidates who've taken notice are racing to shape policy around these centers, which could be a defining issue in some races. Lisa Desjardins discussed what it might mean for the midterms with Clara Ence Morse of The Washington Post.

19. Thu, 27 August 2026

    6 reports
    • newrepublic.com00:00
      The Data Center Backlash Is a Rare Bright Spot in American Politics

      The AI industry gleefully sold its products as harmful to the interests of ordinary people. Thankfully, ordinary people decided that there would be consequences for that.

    • The Hill10:00
      Trump toes line on data centers as more Republicans pump the breaks

      Republicans’ growing skepticism about data centers is forcing President Trump to balance his steadfast support for the industry with pushback from his party ahead of the midterm elections. While Trump has doubled down on his support of data centers, the president signaled last week he may give GOP candidates room to oppose the facilities as...

    • kesq.com10:00
      To Silicon Valley, anything could be a ‘psyop’

      By Harmeet Kaur, CNN (CNN) — Most Americans don’t want AI data centers near them. There are plenty of well-reported reasons why: People may be concerned about the environmental impacts, or angry over AI companies threatening mass unemployment and skeptical of promises that data centers will usher in a jobs boom. They could be worried

    • delcotimes.com10:05edited after publishing
      Pennsylvanians wary of artificial intelligence and data centers

      A new Franklin & Marshall College poll shows residents are concerned about artificial intelligence and the proliferation of massive data centers.

    • PBS NewsHour19:54
      Data center controversies have transformed midterms. Here's where different groups stand

      Snowballing opposition to data centers in communities across the U.S. has transformed the midterm election landscape, thrown a wrench into the plans of the world's richest companies and brought President Donald Trump to its defense.

    • The Hill22:11
      Trump gives GOP breathing room on data centers

      {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump toes line on data centers as GOP pushes back Republicans’ growing skepticism of data centers is forcing President Trump to balance his steadfast support for the industry with pushback from his party ahead of the midterm elections. © Alex Brandon and Gabriela Passos, Associated Press While Trump has doubled...

20. Fri, 28 August 2026

    4 reports
    • Politico Europe02:00
      UK’s Green Party demands data center ‘pause’

      U.S.-style data center politics could be on their way to the U.K.

    • Der Spiegel (Germany)04:13edited after publishing
      Donald Trump: Der Aufstand gegen KI-Rechenzentren wird zur Gefahr für den US-Präsidenten

      Die US-Amerikaner haben ein neues Feindbild: KI-Rechenzentren. Der Widerstand gegen die Serverfarmen wächst rapide, viele Bundesstaaten kündigen Baustopps an: »Ein Fehler«, tadelt Trump und hält zur Big Tech. Noch.

    • mv-voice.com12:00
      The data center backlash is here — and Big Tech is spending big to shape it
    • foxnews.com13:00
      STEPHEN MOORE: Data centers aren’t just buildings. They are economic engines

      Google has invested over $20 billion in Council Bluffs, Iowa, transforming the transcontinental railroad's Mile Zero into a data center crossroads.

21. Sat, 29 August 2026

    1 report
    • Le Figaro (France)19:30
      «L’IA est devenue une menace existentielle» : les centres de données, enjeu surprise des midterms américains

      RÉCIT - Face à l’impopularité de ces énormes infrastructures destinées à alimenter le boom de l’IA, les candidats démocrates comme républicains rivalisent de superlatifs pour condamner leur implantation et se distancier des géants de la tech.

22. Sun, 30 August 2026

    1 report
    • mercurynews.com12:00edited after publishing
      Billionaire-backed data center proposals cause rift in Oakland

      A rift was exposed between a progressive councilwoman and leftists who want a ban on the controversial facilities.

23. Mon, 31 August 2026

    18 reports
    • newrepublic.com00:00
      “Horrendous”: MAGA Shreds Trump for Cruel Post on Data Center Critics

      The president’s supporters on Truth Social are up in arms after he said that opponents of data centers “want to end up being backwards and poor.”

    • Google News - Top Stories09:00
      A uniquely bipartisan backlash against data centers shakes up the midterms

      A uniquely bipartisan backlash against data centers shakes up the midterms CNN Opinion | Americans Hate Data Centers. Why? The New York Times Big Tech Crashes Headlong Into American Democracy prospect.org Opinion | Trump Follows the Data on Data Centers WSJ A red line on data centers is splitting Democrats in the midterms USA Today

    • Bloomberg Politics14:36
      Trump Says ‘Let Data Reign’ in Response to Data Center Blowback

      President Donald Trump warned that a growing public backlash to data centers in the US poses an economic threat to communities that oppose new infrastructure needed to power artificial intelligence and risks giving China the upper hand in the AI race.

    • Google News - Top Stories15:31
      Trump: Communities that reject data centers will end up ‘backwards and poor’

      Trump: Communities that reject data centers will end up ‘backwards and poor’ Politico See more headlines & perspectives on Google News

    • The Hill15:36
      Trump says communities opposed to data centers want to be 'backwards and poor'

      President Trump said Monday that communities that do not want AI data centers will suffer economically. “The only reason that communities throughout the U.S.A. should not want Data Centers is if they want to end up being backwards and poor,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “If they want to be successful and rich, with far...

    • Politico Europe15:41
      Trump: Communities that reject data centers will end up ‘backwards and poor’

      It’s the president’s latest line of support for data centers despite growing bipartisan concerns over the cost of such projects.

    • iheart.com16:16
      President Trump Criticizes AI Data Center Opponents

      President Trump criticized communities opposing AI data centers, warning of economic decline. A Fox News poll shows 70% of Americans oppose local data centers, citing environmental concerns. Trump urges communities to embrace data centers for economic benefits.

    • iheart.com16:16
      President Trump Criticizes AI Data Center Opponents

      President Trump criticized communities opposing AI data centers, warning of economic decline. A Fox News poll shows 70% of Americans oppose local data centers, citing environmental concerns. Trump urges communities to embrace data centers for economic benefits.

    • iheart.com16:16
      President Trump Criticizes AI Data Center Opponents

      President Trump criticized communities opposing AI data centers, warning of economic decline. A Fox News poll shows 70% of Americans oppose local data centers, citing environmental concerns. Trump urges communities to embrace data centers for economic benefits.

    • Index.hr (Croatia)16:24
      Trump Amerikancima: Ako ubijemo gusku koja nosi zlatna jaja, sami ćete biti krivi

      AMERIČKI predsjednik Donald Trump ponovno je podržao širenje podatkovnih centara unatoč sve većem protivljenju toj politici među republikancima i demokratima uoči međuizbora u studenom.

    • Dnevnik.hr (Croatia)16:24
      Trump uzvratio na kritike zbog podatkovnih centara: "Želite biti zaostali i siromašni"
    • 24sata (Croatia)17:01
      Trump želi data centre po SAD-u: Ako ubijemo gusku koja nosi zlatna jaja, sami ćete biti krivi

      Širenje podatkovnih centara postalo je važno pitanje uoči izbora za Kongres u studenome

    • ABC News (Australia)17:23
      Trump slams data centre backlash, saying China 'could not be happier'

      The US president warns American voters they "will only have yourselves to blame" if they kill off data centre development, as the issue gains traction ahead of the midterms.

    • The Guardian World17:32edited after publishing
      Trump says datacenter opponents ‘want to end up being backwards and poor’

      previouslyTrump attacks datacenter pushback, saying opponents ‘want to end up being backwards and poor’

      Three-quarters of Americans said in a recent poll that they oppose datacenters being built next to their homes Donald Trump has criticized communities pushing back against datacenter projects across the US amid a growing backlash, warning those that reject them risk becoming “backwards and poor”. As controversy surrounding local datacenter plans continues to swirl around election campaigns nationwide ahead of November’s midterm elections, the US president declared Americans “will only have...

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:59
      Trump warns data center opposition will leave US communities 'backwards and poor'

      US president argues data centers would deliver 'far lower taxes and jobs all over the place'

    • Axios18:22
      "Let data reign": Trump and AI investors wage campaign to save data centers

      President Trump has a new message for Americans rebelling over the nation's data-center boom : Get over it. "If we kill the Golden Goose, you will only have yourselves to blame," Trump warned Monday. Why it matters: Nine weeks out from the midterms, the president is charging into a fight Republicans have been scrambling to escape — staking his political capital on one of the most toxic issues in the country. What they're saying: "The only reason that communities throughout the U.S.A. should not...

    • Al Jazeera English18:42
      ‘Let Data Reign’: Trump decries opposition to data centres in US

      Despite concerns over electricity and water consumption, US president calls on communities to embrace data centres.

    • midmichigannow.com21:31
      Trump pushes back against data center rejection: 'Let Data Reign'

      The president warned local officials against opposing the facilities in a Monday Truth Social post.

24. Tue, 1 September 2026

    8 reports
    • ČT24 (Czechia)05:00
      Odpor k datacentrům spojil americké konzervativce i liberály, politici začali otáčet

      Výstavba datových center, která jsou nezbytná pro provoz umělé inteligence (AI), naráží v USA na odpor veřejnosti. Mnohým Američanům se nelíbí vysoká spotřeba vody, hluk nebo i riziko úniku chemikálií. Řada politiků, kteří dřív datacentra podporovali, kvůli tomu před listopadovými volbami mění svou rétoriku a slibují omezení jejich provozu. Technologické firmy se však stále mohou opřít o podporu Bílého domu a nečekaně i odborů ve stavebnictví.

    • Times of India06:49edited after publishing
      ‘I regret the tone’: Top tech investor clarifies data center remarks

      previously'I regret the tone': Top tech investor clarifies data centre remarks

      Tech investor Gavin Baker has changed his stance on data centers, now recognizing the valid concerns that were present around eighteen months ago. However, with well-structured projects resolving many of these issues, data centers are now contributing positively to local economies, especially benefiting blue-collar workers in small towns. He suggests that criticism towards data centers may no longer be relevant in light of these advancements.

    • Bloomberg Politics10:00
      Brazil Election: Data Centers That Are Hated in US Win Support in Brazil

      Data centers have become politically toxic in the US midterm campaign. Not in Brazil’s presidential race.

    • The Hill13:27
      House Republican pushes back on Trump data center support: 'I guess I'm backwards and poor'

      GOP Rep. Tim Burchett (Tenn.) responded on Monday to President Trump’s statement that communities that oppose data center construction want to “end up being backwards and poor.” “I guess I’m backwards and poor,” he told MeidasTouch’s Pablo Manríquez on the House steps. The Tennessee Republican suggested data centers could be built in military installations, instead...

    • csmonitor.com13:51
      What widespread data center opposition shows us

      The pushback in Utah to what could be one of the planet’s largest data centers shows a growing desire to define what “progress” means.

    • The Hill15:17
      Ocasio-Cortez: 'Put a data center up in Mar-a-Lago'

      Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) quipped Monday that a company should build an AI data center near President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort after he said communities will be “backwards and poor” if they oppose the construction of such facilities. “How about we put one in Mar-a-Lago? I love that. Let’s put a data center up in...

    • The Hill15:17
      Ocasio-Cortez: 'Put a data center up in Mar-a-Lago'

      Progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) quipped Monday that a company should build an AI data center near President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, after he said communities will be “backwards and poor” if they oppose the construction of such facilities. “How about we put one in Mar-a-Lago? I love that. Let’s put a data center up in...

    • rawstory.com16:10
      New sleeper issue upends farm states — and it's not AI: 'We've never seen this'

      Republicans have spent months bracing for a rural backlash over AI data centers — but another issue is lurking over the horizon for voters in rural states.Diesel fuel prices are grinding toward a record just two months before the midterms, and that matters most for Republican candidates because high...

25. Wed, 2 September 2026

    5 reports
    • foxbaltimore.com02:30edited after publishing
      Gov. Wes Moore evolves on data centers as Amazon project surges ahead

      Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is striking an evolving tone on the state’s data center boom just two years after his administration helped clear regulatory hurdles for

    • The Guardian World05:45
      Wednesday briefing: ​What’s behind the global backlash against datacentres?

      In today’s newsletter: Communities from Scotland to India are pushing back against datacentres they feel have been forced upon them, warning they threaten energy supplies and the climate Good morning. This summer, datacentres have become targets of resistance across the world. Ever since the arrival of ChatGPT, big tech has been lobbying for the creation of enormous new facilities. Many governments claim they’re essential in any country that wants to cash in on AI. Campaigners argue datacentres...

    • rawstory.com14:08
      Panicking Trump pushes political poison in last-ditch effort to save himself: insiders

      President Donald Trump is mounting an increasingly vocal defense of data centers as polling shows the issue becoming a liability for Republicans, and insiders say he's stuck on the issue because his economic promises have yet to materialize elsewhere.The 80-year-old president has called data centers...

    • townhall.com15:45
      The Anti-Data-Center Movement Is the New War on Fossil Fuels

      Explore the parallels between the anti-data-center and anti-fossil-fuel movements in America.

    • townhall.com16:45
      Americans Want Trump’s Economic Agenda — Just Not the Data Centers That Make It All Possible

      Explore why Americans support Trump’s economy but oppose AI data centers powering it.

26. Thu, 3 September 2026

    11 reports
    • Google News - Top Stories08:45
      Democrats’ new data center attack line

      Democrats’ new data center attack line Politico Dems test new data center attack Politico

    • hindustantimes.com09:57
      How data centres became one of America’s hottest political issues

      Growing hatred of the facilities is reshaping the midterm elections | World News

    • The Hill10:00
      Trump, AI industry go on offensive to counter data center backlash

      President Trump and the AI industry are going on the offensive, attempting to bolster support for data centers as they contend with a groundswell of public opposition that has swept across party lines. Trump has not shied away from embracing the controversial server warehouses behind the AI boom, but he appeared to take a no-holds-barred approach Monday as he called for the U.S. to “let Data Reign” and accused the opposition of wanting...

    • Google News - Top Stories12:00
      Capitol agenda: Dems test new data center attack

      Capitol agenda: Dems test new data center attack Politico

    • The Hill12:30
      America's data center insurrection was entirely predictable

      It has finally occurred to the people crowing about trillion-dollar AI valuations that sharing a bit of that wealth is going to be necessary.

    • local12.com14:07
      VOTE: Do you think construction of new data centers is good for the country?

      Do you think construction of new data centers is good for the country?

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    • Bloomberg Politics15:31
      Lawmakers Call for Floor Action on Data Centers

      Data center developers are trying to turn around public perception that has grown hostile to building the facilities powering the artificial intelligence boom, and now lawmakers in both parties are calling for floor action on data center legislation. Gautam Mukunda, lecturer at Yale School of Management, discusses midterms and the growing call for action on data center legislation. (Source: Bloomberg)

    • PBS NewsHour16:14
      EPA proposal could leave the public in the dark on data center plans

      A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers that have sparked backlash in communities across the United States and transformed the midterm election landscape.

    • sungazette.com17:45
      U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser talks data centers, more at tele-town hall

      Data centers and their pros and cons was one of the topics of questions fielded by a federal lawmaker who held a tele-town hall this week. With a data center proposed in Muncy Township, Lycoming County, U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Dallas, representing the 9th Congressional District, took a question from a woman in Luzerne County, […]

    • politicalwire.com18:22
      A Democratic Reckoning On Data Centers Is Coming

      "House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries could be on a collision course with progressives and grassroots activists who are demanding Congress pass legislation to pause the construction of new data centers. Jeffries, who is set to

    • The Hill21:20
      Trump takes the risk on data centers

      {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump, AI industry go on offensive to counter data center backlash President Trump and the AI industry are going on the offensive, attempting to bolster support for data centers as they contend with a groundswell of public opposition that has swept across party lines. © Manuel Balce Ceneta, Associated Press Trump has not shied away from embracing the controversial...