The Data Center Divide: A National Politics Flashpoint President Trump's comments about the benefits of massive data centers were met with skepticism by many Americans.
When he said "the jobs are enormous and the money paid, the taxes paid, are just enormous," it was clear that his remarks were tailored to appeal to industry lobbyists rather than ordinary voters.
The controversy surrounding data centers has become a defining issue in the midterms, pitting politicians against their constituents and Republicans against Democrats.