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Trump calls Texas’ data center opposition a ‘mistake’

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The president’s comments to Punchbowl News come just days after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide pause of approval for data centers trying to connect to the power grid.

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Trump calls Texas's data center opposition a ‘mistake' (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    U.S. President Donald Trump listens to questions from reporters during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David, the presidential retreat, on July 31, 2026 in Camp David, Maryland.

  2. Texas Standard

    Trump calls Texas’ data center opposition a ‘mistake’ (opens Texas Standard)

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    The president’s comments to Punchbowl News come just days after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide pause of approval for data centers trying to connect to the power grid.

  3. WFAA Dallas

    Trump calls Texas’ data center opposition a “mistake” (opens WFAA Dallas)

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    WFAA Dallas's feed description

    The president’s comments to Punchbowl News come just days after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide pause of approval for data centers

  4. Newsweek

    Trump Rebukes Greg Abbott’s Texas Data Center Crackdown: ‘Mistake’ (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Trump called Texas' data center crackdown a “mistake” as Governor Greg Abbott pauses approvals over power and water concerns.

  5. Marshall News Messenger

    Trump says Texas being ‘against data centers’ is a mistake (opens Marshall News Messenger)

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    Marshall News Messenger's feed description

    President Donald Trump has entered the Texas data center debate.

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