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'MAKE DEALS': Trump says data centers should pay communities a 'dividend' to win support
Trump urging data centers to pay communities a dividend signals potential regulatory pressure on the sector.
Context
What happened: Trump said data centers should consider paying communities a "dividend" as concerns grow about AI financing.
Why it matters: The remarks tie data center development to local support at a time when worries about how AI infrastructure is financed are increasing.
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What changed
Trump said data centers should consider paying communities a "dividend" as concerns grow about AI financing.
Why it matters
The remarks tie data center development to local support at a time when worries about how AI infrastructure is financed are increasing.
Key numbers: Omit.
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Oct 21, 2026 11:12 AM ET