DeFiance Daily — President Donald Trump says Americans should not shoulder higher electricity costs driven by AI data centers. In a Truth Social post, Trump said his administration is working with major tech firms, starting with Microsoft, to ensure data centers pay their own way. Microsoft quickly followed with a new “Community-First AI Infrastructure” plan that commits the company to covering electricity, water, and community costs tied to AI expansion.
Trump Pushes AI Data Centers to Pay Their Own Power Bills
Published January 14, 2026