News · Equities · MarketWatch · Wed, Sep 16, 2026 1:00 PM
The data-center backlash is so fierce that Republican candidates are willing to cross Trump
President Trump has been a vocal supporter of data centers, but GOP candidates in tight midterm races are increasingly taking a different tack.
OpenBook market desk: President Trump has been a vocal supporter of data centers, but GOP candidates in tight midterm races are increasingly taking a different tack.
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