Trump creates new problems for Republicans with overnight post on hot-button issue

Donald Trump took to Truth Social early Wednesday to press for more data centers to be built at a time when it has become a highly contentious issue with Republican Party candidates.In a post at 1:37 a.m. ET, he urged tech companies and local governments to “make deals,” saying both would benefit. Trump said new and large data centers are “mandated by me” to make their own electricity and give or sell any excess back to the local community or grid, adding that there “could be a substantial decrease” in electric prices.“If companies want to make their Data Centers popular, pay the community, and/or individuals within the community, a ‘dividend.’ I have watched the process closely, and Data Centers that were highly unpopular in a certain area, have become extremely popular when a financial deal is struck. MAKE DEALS, and get them built!!! GREAT FOR THE U.S.A. President DJT”The post...