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Florida Republicans Face Scrutiny Over Data Center Donations and Policy

Florida Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds faces scrutiny for accepting millions in campaign donations from data center interests while publicly advocating for policies that address local concerns about utility costs and water usage. Project Tango, a large proposed data center in Palm Beach County, was ultimately rejected by county commissioners due to local opposition. Donalds introduced a federal bill to make data centers secure private utilities, but he opposes a full statewide ban, highlighting a perceived contradiction between his public stance and campaign funding.