From local fights to a national issue: Data centers enter the 2026 midterms

Name: From local fights to a national issue: Data centers enter the 2026 midterms
Uploaded: 2026-08-21T01:29:31.000Z
Duration: 3 min
Description: Local controversies over data center development have become a major national political issue, influencing the 2026 midterm elections. The report highlights widespread public opposition to these projects across the United States and references President Trump's involvement in the discussion.

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Local controversies over data center development have become a major national political issue, influencing the 2026 midterm elections. The report highlights widespread public opposition to these projects across the United States and references President Trump's involvement in the discussion.

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The local controversy over data centers, like we've seen in our own community, is now a major issue on the national stage. Scripps News' Chief Washington Correspondent Joe St. George is live to break down how many Americans are opposed to these projects and what President Trump is saying about them as the 2026 midterm elections heat up.

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