Donald Trump says his administration will ensure Americans do not pay higher electricity bills because of AI data centers, warning that major technology companies must cover their own power costs.
In a new post on Truth Social, the US President says the issue is both an economic and national security concern, tying the rapid expansion of data centers to household utility bills that should not climb as a result of the buildout.
Trump blames rising energy costs on the previous administration, before laying out his position on data centers and power consumption.
“Under Sleepy Joe Biden and the Radical Left Democrats, the average American Household’s monthly Utility bills went up MASSIVELY — over 30%! I never want Americans to pay higher electricity bills because of Data Centers.”
He says his administration is working directly with major US technology companies to secure commitments that shield consumers from higher power costs.
“Therefore, my Administration is working with major American Technology Companies to secure their commitment to the American People, and we will have much to announce in the coming weeks. First up is Microsoft, [with whom] my team has been working, and which will make major changes beginning this week to ensure that Americans don’t ‘pick up the tab’ for their POWER consumption, in the form of paying higher Utility bills.”
He says the policy is tied to US leadership in artificial intelligence and insists that data center builders bear the financial responsibility.
“We are the ‘HOTTEST’ Country in the World, and Number One in AI. Data Centers are key to that boom, and keeping Americans FREE and SECURE, but the big Technology Companies who build them must ‘pay their own way.’ Thank you, and congratulations to Microsoft. More to come soon! President DJT”
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