Data center double-down: Hassett says Blue Wave won't stop AI build-out
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National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Friday he expects data center growth to continue as projected, despite the blue-wave election that saw voters overwhelmingly favor limiting the tech infrastructure buildout.
Hassett, on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street," acknowledged the dozens of measures on states' midterm ballots seeking to constrain data centers, a crucial part of President Donald Trump's push to win the global artificial intelligence race.
In at least 46 of the at least 50 such initiatives on ballots in 2026, majorities voted to restrict development of the facilities, according to Ballotpedia's tally.
"We respect the localities that decide that's what they want to do," Hassett said.
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