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Trump still supports data centers even though they are becoming a problem in the midterm elections.

Trump still supports data centers even though they are becoming a problem in the midterm elections.

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August 21st, 2026

Trump still supports data centers even though they are becoming a problem in the midterm elections.

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Trump said this week at the White House that he would support building data centers in his city or state.

Trump dijo esta semana en la Casa Blanca que apoyaría la instalación de centros de datos en su ciudad o estado.

He noted that these create jobs and tax revenue.

Señaló que estos generan empleos e impuestos.

However, the issue has become toxic in the midterm elections in the United States.

Sin embargo, el tema se ha vuelto tóxico en las elecciones de mitad de mandato en Estados Unidos.

Many voters do not want to live near these huge campuses.

Muchos votantes no quieren vivir cerca de estos enormes campus.

These use more energy than small towns and receive tax breaks.

Estos consumen más energía que pequeñas ciudades y reciben exenciones fiscales.

Opposition to data centers unites voters across the political spectrum.

La oposición a los centros de datos une a votantes de todo el espectro político.

They worry that these centers will raise electricity bills, use up water, and change the character of communities.

Les preocupa que aumenten las facturas de electricidad, agoten el agua y cambien el carácter de las comunidades.

Trump sees them as part of the AI race against China, but he has acknowledged concerns about costs.

Trump los ve como parte de la carrera de IA contra China, pero ha reconocido las preocupaciones por los costos.

He has also gotten tech companies to sign a voluntary commitment to protect consumers.

También ha conseguido que las empresas tecnológicas firmen un compromiso voluntario para proteger a los consumidores.

Candidates from both parties use this issue against their opponents.

Los candidatos de ambos partidos usan este tema contra sus oponentes.

In Ohio, the Republican Senatorial Committee warned that Senator Jon Husted could lose his seat because of data centers.

En Ohio, el Comité Nacional Senatorial Republicano advirtió que el senador Jon Husted podría perder su escaño por los centros de datos.

His Democratic rival, Sherrod Brown, calls him the "face of data centers in Ohio."

Su rival demócrata, Sherrod Brown, lo llama el "rostro de los centros de datos en Ohio".

In Nevada, Democrat Aaron Ford linked Trump to Republican Governor Joe Lombardo for their support of these projects.

En Nevada, el demócrata Aaron Ford vinculó a Trump con el gobernador republicano Joe Lombardo por su apoyo a estos proyectos.

Even Trump's allies use this issue in their campaigns.

Incluso aliados de Trump usan el tema en sus campañas.

In Wisconsin, Republican Tom Tiffany attacks his Democratic opponent with ads about data centers, although both have supported their development.

En Wisconsin, el republicano Tom Tiffany ataca a su oponente demócrata con anuncios sobre centros de datos, aunque ambos han apoyado su desarrollo.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has changed his position and now promises stricter regulation.

El gobernador de Texas, Greg Abbott, ha cambiado su postura y ahora promete una regulación más dura.

Trump criticized that change and said it is a mistake.

Trump criticó ese cambio y dijo que es un error.

August 21st, 2026

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