Trump's Data Center Claims Debunked by Experts as Widespread Opposition Grows

President Donald Trump attempted to discredit opposition to U.S. data centers by attributing it to China, calling it a 'China PR thing.'

However, experts say this characterization is exaggerated and that the movement against data centers has been organic and widespread.

The opposition spans various states, including Utah, where TV personality Kevin O'Leary initially claimed he had evidence of foreign influence, specifically from China. However, he later recanted his statements after being sued for defamation by the organizations he named.

Reports from groups such as Power the Future and the Bitcoin Policy Institute have cited Chinese influence campaigns attempting to boost data center concerns in the U.S., but experts argue that these efforts have been ineffective.