AI Data Center Opposition Unites People Across Political Lines as Trump Attacks Americans Who Oppose Big Tech

Here in 2026 Americans have finally found an issue that unites them as Americans, regardless of political affiliations: opposition to AI data centers being rapidly built in their communities with little to no oversight, as the AI bubble continues to inflate. According to a recent Gallup poll, 71% of Americans oppose AI data centers near their homes, triggering a wave of legislation that has already stalled $130B in projects. Donald Trump has attacked these Americans who make up over 70% of the country, stating that "The only reason that communities throughout the U.S.A. should not want Data Centers is if they want to end up being backwards a…