Trump Backs AI Data Centers as MAGA Base Pushes Back

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President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his strong support for the expansion of AI infrastructure and data centers across the United States. However, his core MAGA supporters appear to be moving in the opposite direction, expressing resistance to the push. This marks a notable split between the president and his political base on a key technology policy issue. The divergence highlights growing tensions within the Republican coalition over the priorities of the Trump administration's tech agenda.

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