Public backs data centers, but price bumps and Trump framing reshape support

A POLITICO poll of about 2,093 U.S. adults finds roughly half support building more data centers when not tied to any political figure, but support declines as monthly electric bills rise, with a tipping point around $10–$25 and strong opposition at $50. Framing the expansion around Donald Trump and AI further reduces support among Democrats and independents. Voters cite electricity costs as the top concern, while knowledge gaps persist about data centers, and proximity to homes affects views (NIMBY dynamics). The findings suggest data centers are becoming a politically salient issue that could influence midterm voting and policy debates.