President Trump posted on Truth Social about communities pushing back against data center construction. He stated that areas resisting such projects could end up being backwards and poor. The post responds to local opposition in multiple places. A tweet from Straight Arrow noted a Gallup survey conducted earlier this year that found 70% of Americans oppose having a data center built near their homes. The Wall Street Journal opinion account shared a column arguing that the surge in opposition reflects misinformation and anxiety more than current conditions, and stated that Trump is finally speaking up on the matter.