
President comments on data centers in USA
News ClipKFOR·OK·9/1/2026
President Trump has publicly supported data center development, highlighting economic benefits. This comes amidst ongoing debate in Oklahoma and nationwide opposition from residents concerned about water usage, noise, and utility rate increases. Oklahoma's congressional leaders acknowledge the benefits but stress the importance of local community input and protection for ratepayers.
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Gov: President Trump, JD Vance, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice, Senator James Lankford, Oklahoma state legislature
President Trump recently weighed in on the national data center debate, asserting that communities should embrace data centers for economic prosperity, including lower taxes and job creation, or risk being