Data center backlash reaches Trump rally as political divisions widen

Protests at a Trump campaign event highlight growing bipartisan concerns about data center proliferation, power consumption, and utility costs amid surging demand from AI infrastructure.

First covered Jul 28, 2026 · 4:22 PM PT · 1 article

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