Trump Urges Data Centre Companies to Pay Dividends to Local Communities
What Happened
On October 21, 2026, US President Donald Trump urged companies building large data centres to provide financial benefits to nearby communities or residents. In a Truth Social post, he also said new facilities should generate their own electricity and supply or sell surplus power to local grids. His remarks come amid concerns over data centres' electricity and water consumption.
Key Takeaways
Trump's proposal links AI infrastructure expansion with financial benefits for host communities and electricity supply. However, no specific dividend amount, payment mechanism or implementation timetable was established in the reports reviewed.