--- title: "Most Americans Oppose AI Data Centers, NBC Poll Finds" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/most-americans-oppose-ai-data-centers-nbc-poll-finds" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/most-americans-oppose-ai-data-centers-nbc-poll-finds" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/most-americans-oppose-ai-data-centers-nbc-poll-finds.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/most-americans-oppose-ai-data-centers-nbc-poll-finds" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-09-07T16:25:28.740Z" source_reported: "2026-09-06T18:00:59.000Z" updated: "2026-09-07T16:25:28.740Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 61 hype_score: 41 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-07T18:15:12.596117+00:00" --- # Most Americans Oppose AI Data Centers, NBC Poll Finds *President Trump encourages data center development, citing economic benefits.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is attributed to a poll, but no specific methodology or sample size is provided beyond the pollster. - Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. The report includes poll data, quotes from a political figure, and anecdotal evidence from voters. - Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. The headline uses a strong statistic to suggest widespread opposition, but the article itself is more nuanced. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - A majority of Americans, 69%, oppose the construction of AI data centers in their local areas, according to an NBC News poll. - 45% of respondents strongly oppose the idea of AI data centers in their communities. - President Donald Trump stated that communities opposing data centers risk being 'backwards and poor' and should 'let Data Reign' for success and lower taxes. - Voters interviewed by NBC News along Interstate 80 expressed opposition to data centers near their communities. A poll conducted by NBC News between 20 August and 1 September found that 69% of respondents oppose the construction of AI data centers in their local areas. Of those, 45% expressed strong opposition. These findings contrast with statements made by President Donald Trump, who has promoted the development of such facilities. Trump wrote on Truth Social in late August that communities opposing data centers risk becoming 'backwards and poor.' He stated that for success, lower taxes, and widespread jobs, communities should 'let Data Reign.' Voters interviewed by NBC News during a road trip along Interstate 80, which passes through key swing districts, also voiced opposition to having data centers near their communities. These voters, spanning the political spectrum, indicated that their concerns were more about their immediate surroundings than about appearing 'backward'. ## Coverage ## What the coverage left out None of the reports below mention the specific dates of the NBC News poll, which were conducted from 20 August through 1 September. The reports also do not include any figures on the potential economic benefits or costs associated with AI data centers, such as job creation or investment figures, that President Trump cited as reasons for their development. ## Who covered it Shares of the 8 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 75% (6) - Centre: 25% (2) - Right: 0% (0) 0 of 8 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-07T18:15:12.596117+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 9 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-07T18:30:20.628Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - The report from Joe.My.God., which is rated left, led with the findings of the NBC News poll. It stated that 69% of respondents oppose AI data centers in their local areas, with 45% strongly opposing them. The outlet also included President Trump's remarks from Truth Social, where he linked opposition to data centers with communities being 'backwards and poor' and encouraged them to 'let Data Reign' for prosperity and lower taxes. The report noted that voters interviewed by NBC News along Interstate 80 also expressed opposition to data centers near their communities. ### Centre No separate framing summary. ### Right No separate framing summary. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - high: 6 - unknown: 1 - veryHigh: 1 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [Forbes](https://forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/09/07/nearly-70-oppose-data-centers-poll-finds-as-trump-blasts-communities-that-dont-want-them) — Nearly 70% Oppose Data Centers, Poll Finds—As Trump Blasts Communities That Don’t Want Them - [NBC New York](https://nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/trump-data-centers-voters-key-midterm-races/6544568) — As Trump pushes for data centers, voters in key midterm races say they don’t want them - [NBC Chicago](https://nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/trump-data-centers-voters-key-midterm-races/3985608) — As Trump pushes for data centers, voters in key midterm races say they don’t want them - [NBC Dallas-Fort Worth](https://nbcdfw.com/news/national-international/trump-data-centers-voters-key-midterm-races/4073540) — As Trump pushes for data centers, voters in key midterm races say they don’t want them - [NBC Bay Area](https://nbcbayarea.com/news/national-international/trump-data-centers-voters-key-midterm-races/4138866) — As Trump pushes for data centers, voters in key midterm races say they don’t want them - [NBC LA](https://nbclosangeles.com/news/national-international/trump-data-centers-voters-key-midterm-races/3938341) — As Trump pushes for data centers, voters in key midterm races say they don’t want them - [NBC News](https://nbcnews.com/news/us-news/weekend-rundown-september-6-rcna596242) — Voters in key midterm races push back on data centers, and the U.S. strikes Iranian oil tankers: Weekend Rundown - [Joe.My.God.](https://joemygod.com/2026/09/nbc-poll-69-oppose-data-centers-in-their-towns) — NBC Poll: 69% Oppose Data Centers In Their Towns ## Questions **What percentage of Americans oppose AI data centers?** An NBC News poll found that 69% of respondents oppose the construction of AI data centers in their local area. Of this group, 45% stated they 'strongly oppose' the idea, indicating significant public apprehension towards this type of technological expansion. **What has Donald Trump said about data centers?** President Donald Trump has encouraged the development of data centers, stating that communities opposing them risk being 'backwards and poor.' He advised that for success, lower taxes, and jobs, communities should 'let Data Reign.' He also declared that communities blocking data centers would end up 'living in squalor.' **Where did NBC News interview voters about data centers?** NBC News interviewed voters along Interstate 80, a route stretching from Nebraska to New Jersey. This area includes several swing districts crucial for upcoming House and Senate elections. The voters interviewed, representing a range of political views, expressed opposition to data centers being located near their communities. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. 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