Democrats weaponize Opportunity Zones to pressure GOP on data centers

Democrats are reframing the data-center boom as a byproduct of Opportunity Zone tax credits championed by Republicans, arguing the GOP’s 2025 tax package turbocharged data-center growth. Republicans counter that Opportunity Zones are broad incentives, not tied to any single industry. The clash fuels midterm messaging amid local backlash over energy costs and community impact, with figures like Wyden pushing to ban data centers from OZ benefits while GOP leaders defend the program’s broader goals.