Trump calls for data center ‘dividends’ in bid to win over midterm voters – US politics live

The Guardian World Wednesday 21 October 2026, 10:30 UTC By Frances Mao 1 min read

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President’s social media post says sites should pay the communities where they will be located and comes amid growing unpopularity of facilitiesSign up for Breaking News US emailGood morning and welcome to our coverage of US politics. With 14 days until the mid-terms, we’re heading into the final straight. President Donald Trump attended a rally last night in North Carolina, where Democrat Roy Cooper is leading Trump’s pick Michael Whatley by a considerable margin.

President’s social media post says sites should pay the communities where they will be located and comes amid growing unpopularity of facilities

Good morning and welcome to our coverage of US politics. With 14 days until the mid-terms, we’re heading into the final straight.

President Donald Trump attended a rally last night in North Carolina, where Democrat Roy Cooper is leading Trump’s pick Michael Whatley by a considerable margin.

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