President Trump reacts to Texas data center debate

News Clip0:48WFAA·TX·8/7/2026

President Trump has criticized Texas's temporary pause on new data center developments, stating it's a 'mistake' that could hinder the state's economic growth. Governor Abbott had ordered the pause on projects looking to connect to the power grid.

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President Donald Trump has criticized Texas's stance on data centers, calling the state's opposition a "mistake" that could forgo an economic sector potentially larger than the oil industry. He noted that other communities and countries are actively seeking these developments.

Trump's comments follow Governor Greg Abbott's directive for a temporary pause on new data center projects connecting to the state's power grid. Governor Abbott has not yet publicly responded to the former president's remarks.