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What happened: Trump posted that companies building data centers should pay a "dividend" to host communities and make their own electricity, giving or selling excess back to the local community or grid. Why it matters: The data center comments come as Trump pushes rapid AI expansion while acknowledging local opposition to the water and electricity use of the sites. He is due to visit Michigan, where several centers are proposed, on the weekend. Coverage: 7 outlets in 24h

Trump posted that companies building data centers should pay a "dividend" to host communities and make their own electricity, giving or selling excess back to the local community or grid.

The data center comments come as Trump pushes rapid AI expansion while acknowledging local opposition to the water and electricity use of the sites. He is due to visit Michigan, where several centers are proposed, on the weekend.