Trump’s Data-Center Gamble Divides MAGA and Voters

Trump has doubled down on data centers and AI, but his MAGA base and a broad swath of voters remain wary or opposed; polls show sizable opposition to expanding data centers, and GOP strategists warn that unqualified support could hurt candidates. Some MAGA figures push back, while analysts say Trump’s stance is tied to perceived competition with China over AI compute, highlighting a split within the party as midterms loom.