Trump urges data centers to generate own power and share profits with local communities

Trump announced Wednesday that data center companies should generate their own electricity and pay local residents a share of profits to win project support.

• Trump said in a Truth Social post that new large and "gigantic" data centers must generate their own electricity and sell surplus to local communities or the grid.
• Trump said companies should offer a financial return to communities to gain acceptance and speed project implementation, citing centers that became popular after financial deals.
• Trump in February said major tech companies should build their own power plants to supply data centers and protect consumers from higher bills.
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