Sitting RNC member breaks with Trump on data centers
Amy Kremer, a Georgia RNC committeewoman, is spearheading an "AI Data Center Revolt" bus tour that publicly opposes data center development, despite former President Trump's stance. Launching from the Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas, the tour will visit key midterm states to mobilize voter opposition, creating complications for Republican candidates. Kremer argues that data center decisions are local matters and maintains her strong support for Trump.
Amy Kremer, a Georgia RNC committeewoman and pro-Trump activist, is leading an "AI Data Center Revolt" bus tour that aims to mobilize voter opposition to data centers. This initiative pits her against former President Trump's general support for AI infrastructure, creating a new challenge for Republican candidates in tight midterm races across several states.
The bus tour is set to launch from the Republican National Convention in Dallas, Texas, and will make stops in Texas, Ohio, Iowa, Georgia, and North Carolina. These states are identified as critical for maintaining Republican Senate control and are currently experiencing active data center debates, with figures like Texas Senate nominee Ken Paxton and North Carolina GOP candidate Michael Whatley engaging with the issue.
In a statement to Semafor, Kremer affirmed her unwavering support for Trump while emphasizing that decisions regarding data center construction are local and not federal responsibilities. She asserted her "pro-Trump credentials" against what she termed "tech bros," highlighting her past support for the former president.