Trump Praises 'Cash Cow' Data Centers as His Neighbors Reject Major Project

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has implemented a one-year moratorium on new large-scale data centers (≥50MW) citing electricity demand and environmental concerns, whilst a major expansion project in Palm Beach County was rejected by commissioners following community opposition. President Trump publicly criticised New York's decision, calling data centers 'cash cows' for regional economies.

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