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Trump Says Data Centers Offer Few Jobs, Harm Communities

7/24/2026

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President Donald Trump said communities seeking data centers are smart and create jobs.
He claimed other nations spend money on propaganda to paint data centers negatively.
He said Google, Microsoft and Amazon pledged to cover power costs, calling the pledge voluntary and unenforceable.
Residents near proposed sites report water shortages, more noise and higher utility bills.
Trump argued the economic benefit is minimal, usually only a few dozen on-site jobs.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump said communities seeking data centers are smart and create jobs.
He claimed other nations spend money on propaganda to paint data centers negatively.
He said Google, Microsoft and Amazon pledged to cover power costs, calling the pledge voluntary and unenforceable.
Residents near proposed sites report water shortages, more noise and higher utility bills.
Trump argued the economic benefit is minimal, usually only a few dozen on-site jobs.