Data center boom creates political conundrum for the GOP

December 12, 2025

Republicans on Capitol Hill who have championed Big Tech’s race to dominate artificial intelligence are now confronting a growing political obstacle: voters angry over the soaring energy demands and utility costs tied to the data centers.

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