Data center double-down: Hassett says blue wave won’t stop AI build-out

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said the Democrats’ midterm gains would not halt the expansion of AI and data centres. He argued that political uncertainty may unsettle markets, but that even slower growth in the sector would leave the economy strong.

A CNBC Voter Poll found 56% of midterm voters viewed data centres as a crucial or major issue; among those who called them crucial, 62% backed the generic Democratic candidate. President Donald Trump reiterated his support for the industry, calling AI “Super Intelligence” and saying states that welcome it could benefit financially.