Trump Defends Data Centers as Issue Puts Pressure on Senator Jon Husted

Trump promoted data centers at a rally with Senator Jon Husted, who faces political pressure over the complexes in a difficult midterm race.

The Chestnut Post Staff · October 3, 2026 at 10:30 PM EDT

Trump Defends Data Centers as Issue Puts Pressure on Senator Jon Husted

President Trump defended data centers at a rally with Republican Senator Jon Husted, as the complexes have become a political liability for the senator.

Husted faces a challenging midterm race, with data centers adding to the pressure on his campaign. Trump’s remarks offered support for the complexes despite the political difficulties surrounding them.

Originally reported by The New York Times. Read the full story at The New York Times

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