Kevin O'Leary discusses backlash over Utah data center investment
News Clip1:55MS NOW·UT·8/8/2026
Kevin O'Leary, known as 'Mr. Wonderful,' is facing significant public backlash and criticism regarding his investment in a data center project in Utah. He discussed the unforeseen negative reaction during an interview with an MS NOW reporter.
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"They already viewed me as the bad shark before this started."
Kevin O'Leary — the star of the show Shark Tank — never predicted the backlash over the Utah data center he's investing in. MS NOW reporter Josh Einiger spoke with O’Leary himself about the criticism and the concerns about the project.
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