Trump oblivious to voter fury about data centers, saying ‘the jobs are enormous and the money paid, the taxes paid, are just enormous’

President Donald Trump, speaking alongside cryptocurrency leaders at the White House, expressed his support for data centers by stating that "the jobs are enormous and the money paid, the taxes paid, are just enormous." However, his comments have raised concerns among voters who are worried about the potential impact of these massive facilities on their communities.

The race to build data centers has faced opposition from voters who do not want to live near the sprawling warehouses that consume more energy than small cities. Frustration over data centers has even led to Republican and Democratic candidates using the issue as a campaign tactic. Some states have passed legislation allowing voters to decide whether to approve the construction of data centers, with candidates facing attacks based on their stance on the issue.

Despite Trump's attempts to reassure the public about the benefits of data centers, Republican committee leaders have noted that the issue is becoming increasingly divisive in midterm races.