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Voter Backlash Forces Trump to Regulate Data Centers

2/27/2026

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  • Rising energy costs provoke voter backlash on data centers, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic governors to pursue regulations.
  • Trump announced negotiations with tech companies to ensure they cover their energy costs.
  • The GRID Act is among bipartisan measures proposing that new data centers use independent power sources.
  • Quinnipiac poll shows 68% opposition to local data-center developments.
  • Public concerns over rising electricity prices spur moratorium calls.