SignificantEconomyThe Independent·The Independent
Trump’s data center pledge draws skepticism as critics point out major flaw in his ‘pinky promise’

Donald Trump pledged to power data centers with clean energy, a commitment critics called a "pinky promise" due to the immense energy demands of such facilities. Data centers' substantial energy needs contribute to volatile electricity costs for consumers, especially in light of existing labor shortages and power plant closures within the energy sector.
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Friday, July 24, 2026 at 09:17 AM EDT
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