Trump says data centers maybe ‘could use a little public relations help’
President Donald Trump expressed support for the data center industry, suggesting that while the facilities may need better public relations, they provide significant economic benefits. His comments come as local governments across the US are increasingly pushing back against the rapid development of data centers.
Why it matters
The tension between the massive energy and land requirements of AI infrastructure and local community concerns is becoming a prominent political issue.
President Donald Trump said if he were a mayor or governor, he would want to have data centers in his community. Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images President Donald Trump on Wednesday acknowledged the backlash against data centers. Trump said the benefits of data centers remain vast. Politicians across the spectrum are increasingly channeling the data center backlash. President Donald Trump says data centers might need a new image. "I would say that maybe it could use a little public relations help," Trump told reporters on Wednesday after an event focused on cryptocurrency. Trump made clear that, whatever the vibes might be, he remains a staunch supporter of the AI industry and the facilities AI companies will need to train and serve the expected demand of their future models.
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