U.S. President Donald Trump commented on data centers this week after New York became the first state to pause new construction of such facilities while studying their environmental and health effects. Speaking on his social media platform, Trump described data centers as powerful economic assets that generate revenue and employment for the states hosting them. He accused New York Governor Kathy Hochul of halting data center projects for political reasons, claiming the lost tax income and jobs are moving to other states like Alabama, Florida, and Texas. Trump argued that the companies cover their own utility costs and that leftover benefits go to local communities. His remarks highlight a growing national divide over balancing technological infrastructure with environmental concerns.