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Trump-backed Rep. Donalds Vows to Ban Florida Data Centers

7/7/2026

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Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), a candidate endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, pledged to shield Florida families from data centers and urged control of utilities.
Donalds’s campaign announced opposition to data-center projects in Florida during the 2026 midterm cycle.
Critics say only politicians profiting from Big Tech’s AI ambitions support data-center expansion.
Former Burbank City Council candidate Parr warned that framing data-center acceptance as a race against China fuels concern.

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Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), a candidate endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, pledged to shield Florida families from data centers and urged control of utilities.
Donalds’s campaign announced opposition to data-center projects in Florida during the 2026 midterm cycle.
Critics say only politicians profiting from Big Tech’s AI ambitions support data-center expansion.
Former Burbank City Council candidate Parr warned that framing data-center acceptance as a race against China fuels concern.