President Donald Trump criticized opponents of data centers on September 4, 2026, stating that they want to experience "poverty, crime and squalor." This statement marks the second time within the week that Trump has targeted critics of artificial intelligence infrastructure, which has seen growing opposition among the American public in recent months. Trump emphasized the potential economic benefits of data centers, suggesting that they could lead to wealth for states that support them.
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Trump Criticizes Opponents of Data Centers, Citing Poverty and Crime
President Trump criticized data center opponents on September 4, 2026, claiming they prefer poverty and crime. This is the second instance this week where he has addressed critics of AI infrastructure, which is facing increased opposition among Americans.
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Trump says data center opponents face ‘poverty, crime and squalor’
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Trump Criticizes Opponents of Data Centers, Citing Poverty and Crime