Trump Touts Data Center “Ratepayer Protection Pledge”, Democratic Governors also Pursing Similar Plans
News ClipWZMQ 19 News·Washington, District of Columbia County, DC·7/23/2026
Former President Trump and Republican governors are promoting a "Ratepayer Protection Pledge" to expand data centers nationwide while mitigating energy cost burdens on local communities. Democratic governors are reportedly pursuing similar plans, indicating a bipartisan focus on managing data center energy impact.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Thursday, the President met with Republican governors, developers and power providers who are signing onto his so-called "Ratepayer Protection Pledge." It's his plan to help grow data centers across the country while trying to keep the extra energy costs from becoming a burden on local communities.