# Trump pitches data center 'dividends' to win over midterm voters

Donald Trump is calling for data centers to pay out "dividends" as part of a midterm election pitch aimed at winning over voters. The proposal taps growing public concern over the power demand, land use and local costs of AI-driven data center expansion. It signals that energy and tech infrastructure are becoming campaign issues ahead of the midterms.

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### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/oct/21/donald-trump-south-carolina-data-centers-midterms-ukraine-witkoff-russia-latest-news-updates) — Wed, 21 Oct 2026 10:49:20 GMT