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US leaders clash over backlash to data-center development

Donald Trump criticized communities opposing data centers, while Texas Governor Greg Abbott said data centers had deserved the backlash. The dispute concerns the expansion and local impact of data-center infrastructure.

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Data-center growth can intensify pressure on electricity, water and local infrastructure.

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  1. Trump warns communities opposed to data centers are "making a mistake" — but Texas Gov. Greg Abbott data centers "got the backlash they deserve" ↗techradar.com · Recorded source date: Aug 24, 2026, 4:31 PM UTC

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Texas backlash grows over data-center development

Texas officials and critics are pushing back against data-center projects, with Greg Abbott saying the centers created their own problems. The headline does not specify a concrete outage or project cancellation.

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Data-center expansion fuels political backlash in Texas

Political opposition to data centers is growing among some conservative Texas voters, with concerns about their local effects. The supplied information does not establish a specific shutdown or infrastructure failure.

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