Republicans push weird conspiracy theory to dismiss data center backlash

Key GOP voices are apparently convinced: It’s China, not reality, driving opposition to data centers. That’s quite a message for the midterms.

Republican lawmaker’s remarks come after president declared only those ‘backwards and poor’ would oppose data centers

GOP Rep. Tim Burchett (Tenn.) responded on Monday to President Trump’s statement that communities that oppose data center construction want to “end up being backwards and poor.” “I guess I’m backwards and poor,” he told MeidasTouch’s Pablo Manríquez on the House steps.  The Tennessee Republican suggested data centers c

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Data centers have become politically toxic in the US midterm campaign. Not in Brazil’s presidential race.

Residents in Southaven, Mississippi, told CBS News reporter Lauren Fitchen that their local AI data center is causing noise and air pollution, and they are working to fight back. Greg Matusky, the owner and founder of public relations agency Gregory, which works with AI companies to try to improve their public image, j

“I regret ever supporting you.” “You have lost your mind.” “Horrendous messaging.” These are just a few of the messages that President Trump’s supporters have sent him on Truth Social after his Monday morning attack on opponents of data centers. Trump had defended data center projects, saying communities who oppose the

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