President Trump's push for more data centers is facing backlash from communities across the US. Despite rising electricity bills, water consumption, and lack of jobs, Trump insists "smart communities" want them. Are these centers really worth the cost to our environment and wallets?

Donald Trump made the claim while announcing an unenforceable and voluntary “ratepayer protection pledge.”

Rapid data center construction across the US, fueled by AI, comes with serious threats to the environment, public health and energy supply. Local opposition has blocked or delayed…

Trump is expected to announce that 23 governors have signed the pledge, which seeks to protect households from absorbing data center costs.