Trump calls data centers 'money machines' and says New York is letting them slip away

Trump calls data centers 'money machines' and says New York is letting them slip away

News ClipBusiness Insider·NY·7/15/2026

Donald Trump criticized New York's pause on AI data center development, labeling data centers as 'money machines'. He warned that this policy could cause the state to lose investment to other states, such as Texas. The comments highlight ongoing debates regarding the economic and infrastructure impact of data centers.

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Gov: New York, Donald Trump
Trump slams New York's pause on AI data center, warning it could drive investment to states like Texas, amid debates over the infrastructure's impact.