US President Donald Trump warned that communities opposing AI data centers could end up 'backwards and poor', as Republicans express concerns about the backlash to data centers.[1230353][1226581] Trump urges voters to 'let Data Reign' as unpopular building boom roils midterm campaigns.[1230353][1226581] The US president's comments come as data centers face growing opposition from some communities, with concerns over their environmental impact and potential job losses.[1230353] The backlash to data centers has been a key issue in the 2026 midterm elections, with some Republican candidates expressing concerns over their impact on local economies.[1230353][1226581] Trump's comments are seen as an attempt to rally support for his administration's data center policies.[1230353]