President Donald Trump’s aggressive campaign for data center construction is facing broad public resistance and growing political risks for Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections. A Gallup poll found that 71% of Americans oppose having a data center built in their community, while surveys show opposition among 57% to 75% of both Republicans and Democrats. Trump has said communities that reject the facilities risk becoming "backwards and poor" and has warned of "poverty, crime and squalor," arguing that data centers bring jobs, lower taxes, wealth and higher property values. Companies have planned or committed more than $700 billion in U.S. data center investment for 2026, but local opposition has delayed or canceled projects worth an estimated $130 billion to $150 billion as of early 2026. Concerns include electricity prices, water consumption, pollution, grid strain and public subsidies for large technology companies. The National Republican Senatorial Committee has identified data centers as a "sleeper" threat in roughly 40 competitive House districts where projects are planned or under construction. Democrats are tying Republican candidates to the developments, while some Republicans are seeking distance from Trump’s position. The administration has promoted a ratepayer protection pledge, federal land access and regulatory changes, while lawmakers and states debate construction limits. New York enacted a statewide moratorium on large data centers in July 2026, and Texas imposed restrictions on new developments.