Donald Trump stated that Americans who oppose data centers are backwards and poor.
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The video accurately attributes a statement to Donald Trump regarding communities opposing data centers. The claim is well-supported by multiple reputable news organizations that directly quote his remarks.
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Donald Trump stated that Americans who oppose data centers are backwards and poor.
True — Multiple established news sources, including The New York Times, The Guardian, Politico, and Fox News, reported that Donald Trump made a statement on Truth Social saying that communities that do not want data centers risk becoming "backwards and poor." These reports directly quote or paraphrase his statement.