President Trump has pushed back hard against growing opposition to AI data centers across the US.

A majority of Americans oppose construction of data centers in their local areas, according to a 2026 Gallup survey.

President Donald Trump criticized the wave of anti-data center sentiment as his administration seeks to build out the artificial intelligence sector.

Energy-guzzling data centers have become a surprise issue in November's crucial midterm elections, with anger among Democrats and Republicans over rising electricity bills and…