Former President Trump criticizes New York’s one-year halt on data center projects, warning of negative economic and employment impacts.
Former President Donald Trump criticized New York’s decision to impose a one-year moratorium on new data center construction, calling it a “terrible decision” in a post on Truth Social. He argued that data centers are a major driver of future job growth and economic development.
The moratorium, announced by state officials earlier this week, aims to assess energy consumption and infrastructure demands. Data centers have faced scrutiny over their power usage, particularly in regions with strained grids. New York is the latest state to pause such projects amid broader regulatory reviews.
Trump’s remarks highlight growing political debate over the balance between technological expansion and environmental sustainability. No immediate market reaction was reported.