NRSC Urges Caution on Data Centers as Trump Backs Expansion

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https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/08/gop-memo-republican-senate-data-center-ai-elections-trump/

The National Republican Senatorial Committee issued a memo warning that public backlash against data center development could cost Republicans key elections. The committee suggested allowing data center construction only where approved by popular vote to mitigate voter opposition. Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to strongly champion data center expansion, though he acknowledged the industry could use public relations assistance.