It’s Donald Trump Versus MAGA on Data Centers

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What happened

The president has doubled down on data centers and AI.

His base is running in the opposite direction.

Key facts

  • Reported by WIRED and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:30:00 UTC.

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Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

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