Trump urges governors and mayors to court AI data centers for jobs and tax revenue

President Donald Trump called on governors and mayors to welcome artificial-intelligence data centers, arguing they deliver substantial construction and permanent jobs along with significant local tax revenue. Speaking at the White House with technology and crypto executives, he said the U.S. should pursue “light-touch” regulation to preserve its lead in AI, while acknowledging public concerns over data centers’ heavy electricity and water use. The administration is encouraging developers to secure new power sources to ease pressure on grids and has moved to expedite permitting for such projects. Trump also pointed to potential medical advances from AI and highlighted “Stargate,” a private-sector venture planning hundreds of billions in U.S. AI infrastructure, with a flagship site already operating in Texas.

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