Trump says data center opponents face 'poverty, crime and squalor'

President Trump renewed his assault on those who oppose the expansion of data‑center projects, warning that critics would “go through poverty, crime and squalor” if they block the technology. Speaking on Friday, the former president framed AI‑driven infrastructure as a pathway to wealth for states, arguing that resistance would only leave communities behind. This is the second time this week Trump has targeted opponents of AI and data‑center development, a sector that has faced growing public skepticism over privacy, environmental impact and job displacement. His remarks come amid a broader debate about how best to balance rapid technological growth with the concerns of ordinary Americans.

President Trump took aim at data center opponents again Friday, suggesting they want to “go through poverty, crime and squalor.” It marks the second time this week that Trump has gone after critics of AI infrastructure, which has become increasingly unpopular among Americans in recent months. “If you want to get rich as a state...