Trump vs New York’s Data Center Pause | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

New York just slammed the brakes on new data centers, sparking fury from former President Trump, who calls them “money machines” and accuses Governor Hochul of squandering “liquid gold” by letting tech giants flee to states like Florida and Texas. While Hochul’s pause—potentially lasting a year—is framed as a necessary step to protect the environment, power grid, and residents’ electricity bills, it’s also a move that echoes a recent state legislative freeze. Trump, meanwhile, is pushing for bold AI innovation and even floated deals to subsidize tech’s energy costs, warning New York’s stance…