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Trump defends AI data centers in Ohio, warns of shift to China
During a campaign rally in Vandalia, Ohio, Donald Trump defended the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers, framing them as essential to maintaining the United States' technological lead over China. Trump warned that restricting these facilities could drive investment and economic opportunities to China.
Addressing local concerns regarding rising utility costs, Trump endorsed the Ratepayer Protection Act, a legislative proposal championed by Republican Senator Jon Husted. The act aims to ensure that large-scale data centers, specifically those drawing at least 100 megawatts, bear their own infrastructure and grid costs rather than passing them on to residential consumers. Trump stated he would sign the act into law immediately if Republicans win the upcoming midterm elections.
The issue has become a central political battleground in Ohio, where Husted faces a competitive Senate race against Democrat Sherrod Brown. While Trump and Husted argue that data centers drive economic growth and jobs, opponents express concerns over their massive consumption of electricity, water, and land.
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Bruce Blakeman · Donald Trump · Jon Husted · Kathy Hochul · New York · Ohio · Sherrod Brown · Syracuse University · Vivek Ramaswamy
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Donald Trump pledged to sign the Ratepayer Protection Act into law immediately if Republicans win the elections. morungexpress.com · www.orissapost.com · nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Ratepayer Protection Act targets data centers drawing at least 100 megawatts of power. wltreport.com · 100percentfedup.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Donald Trump endorsed Republican Senator Jon Husted and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy during an Ohio rally. morungexpress.com · www.orissapost.com · nypost.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] Donald Trump warned that AI data centers could move to China if the United States rejects their expansion. www.europesays.com · wltreport.com · 100percentfedup.com · morungexpress.com · www.orissapost.com · +4 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Donald Trump asserted that the United States is currently leading China in the technological race. morungexpress.com · www.orissapost.com · nypost.com