we're allowing the orange fool to destroy our world and the 'data centers' advance that destruction;

 

 U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his administration's support for the expansion of data centers on Monday, Aug. 31, saying communities that reject the facilities risk economic stagnation.

In a post on Truth Social, the president stated, "The only reason that communities throughout the U.S.A. should not want Data Centers is if they want to end up being backwards and poor," according to reports ^[1][2]. The statement comes as polling indicates broad public opposition to the facilities.

A Gallup poll conducted in March found that seven in 10 Americans oppose having data centers in their local area ^[1]. The backlash has become a defining issue ahead of the midterm elections, according to political observers, with voters citing concerns over rising electricity costs, water usage and the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) ^[3][4].

Data Center Expansion and Local Concerns

The U.S. currently has an estimated 4,000 to 5,400 data centers, with approximately 1,500 more in various stages of planning, land-banking or construction – representing a potential expansion of more than 50%, according to industry data ^[1]. Research from Pew Research Center found that 38% of Americans live within five miles of at least one operational data center ^[1].

Local officials have reported significant strain on infrastructure, with some mayors warning that the industry's energy demands and environmental footprint are beginning to overwhelm local systems ^[5][6]. Residents in the Washington, D.C. area reported energy bills topping $1,000 this past winter due to the concentration of data centers in northern Virginia, according to officials ^[1]. Environmental concerns include the substantial water usage required for cooling equipment, as well as electricity consumption............more...........