the data centers his own party fears
on Donald Trump's mind since 2026-09-01
'Backwards and Poor': He Picks a Fight With His Own Voters
Trump says communities blocking AI data centers will end up 'backwards and poor.' A House Republican replied: 'I guess I'm backwards and poor.'
the ai buildout is his whole growth story, so anyone slowing it becomes the enemy — even when they're texas republicans who voted for him twice.
new — GOP towns pushing back on AI buildout
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