JD Vance calls data centers "good" while addressing Michigan mother's concerns

Name: JD Vance calls data centers "good" while addressing Michigan mother's concerns
Uploaded: 2026-10-20T12:00:01.000Z
Duration: 48 s
Description: During a CBS News town hall, Dowagiac resident Lindy Valenzuela raised concerns about noise from a local data center and asked what the federal government would do to address the effects on her community. Vice President JD Vance said data centers can be beneficial but should act as responsible community members.

News Clip0:48The 'Gander·Dowagiac, Cass County, MI·10/20/2026

During a CBS News town hall, Dowagiac resident Lindy Valenzuela raised concerns about noise from a local data center and asked what the federal government would do to address the effects on her community. Vice President JD Vance said data centers can be beneficial but should act as responsible community members.

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During a town hall hosted by CBS News’ Tony Dokoupil, Vice President JD Vance responded to a question from Lindy Valenzuela, a mother of two from Dowagiac, Michigan, who described the negative effects of noise from a data center in her community and asked what the administration would do to address the issue.

Vance said “data centers can be good,” but added that they should be “good community citizens.”