# Datacenters, Elon Musk, and AI are all on the chopping block once Congress changes hands in 2027

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/datacenters-elon-musk-and-ai-are-all-on-the-chopping-block-once-congress-changes-hands-in-2027/
- Published: 2026-11-09T12:14:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T12:19:38+00:00
- Original publisher: The Register
- Original article: https://www.theregister.com/legal/2026/11/09/datacenters-elon-musk-and-ai-are-all-on-the-chopping-block-once-congress-changes-hands-in-2027/5308250
- Topics: AI, Government, Politics, Technology

## Key points

- Democrats’ election gains had several causes, including anger over corruption and ICE.
- Datacentre opposition also featured in the political backlash.
- 45 of 47 local anti-datacentre ballot measures passed.

## Summary

The article argues that Democrats’ gains in recent US elections reflected anger at Donald Trump and Republican politics, while also showing public resistance to parts of the technology industry. Guests on a podcast say AI and datacentres were among several factors, alongside concerns about corruption and immigration enforcement.

The discussion highlights opposition to datacentre developments, particularly where communities felt excluded from decisions or faced private agreements and limited public consultation. The article says 45 of 47 local ballot initiatives opposing datacentres passed, suggesting these projects have become a visible target for broader frustration with the tech industry and its closeness to the Trump administration.

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