Trump, AI industry counter bipartisan data center backlash

President Trump and AI industry leaders are launching a coordinated public push to counter growing bipartisan opposition to data centers, framing them as essential to U.S. AI leadership. The offensive includes Trump's 'let Data Reign' rhetoric, signaling a policy priority to fast-track approvals. This marks a shift from reactive defense to proactive advocacy, with implications for energy, infrastructure, and local politics.