Trump's Aug. 19 data center push hits CRE as midterm backlash grows
Trump's Aug. 19 data center endorsement is colliding with local land-use and utility opposition, turning data center campuses into political liabilities in the 2026 midterms. For CRE and proptech operators, the backlash affects site selection, tax incentive risk, and approval timelines. The gap between federal support and local approval is widening.