Analysis: Energy costs cited as factor in Trump coalition fracturing

Rising energy prices and data-center power demands are examined as contributing factors to shifts within Trump's political coalition, though the causal relationship remains contested among analysts.

First covered Nov 10, 2026 · 1:07 PM PT · 1 article

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22h Latitude Media Did energy prices break MAGA? — Energy costs, data centers, and utility power all played a role in dismantling Trump’s coalition. The post Did energy prices break MAGA?

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