TRUMP ATTACKS NY DATACENTER MORATORIUM

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THU, JUL 16, 2026

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Donald Trump criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul's one-year pause on large datacenter construction, calling for the policy to be scrapped immediately. The moratorium makes New York the first state to restrict hyperscale datacenters that power AI operations.

Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday establishing a statewide moratorium on new hyperscale datacenter projects. The policy aims to assess the facilities' environmental and energy impacts before allowing further expansion. Trump, positioning himself as AI-friendly, shared a post demanding Hochul reverse the decision 'IMMEDIATELY.' The former president has previously expressed support for AI development and investment. New York's moratorium targets large datacenters consuming significant electricity and water resources. Hochul's office cited concerns about the state's power grid capacity and environmental sustainability during the pause period. The move reflects growing tensions between states seeking to attract AI infrastructure investment and those prioritizing environmental oversight. Hochul's administration plans to use the one-year window to develop guidelines for future datacenter projects.

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