# The issues a ‘really frustrated’ Trump may actually work with Democrats on, according to former Speaker Paul Ryan

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-issues-a-really-frustrated-trump-may-actually-work-with-democrats-on-according-to-former-speaker-paul-ryan/
- Published: 2026-11-09T17:52:52+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T20:50:56+00:00
- Original publisher: CNBC (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/09/the-issues-a-really-frustrated-trump-may-actually-work-with-democrats-on-according-to-former-speaker-paul-ryan.html
- Topics: Business, Government, Politics

## Key points

- Voters backed tighter limits on data centre development.
- Ryan doubts Congress can agree on federal data centre rules.
- He sees more scope for bipartisan action on AI-displaced workers.

## Summary

Paul Ryan said Donald Trump may find it easier to work with Democrats on AI’s effects on workers than on regulating data centres. The comments come after midterm results signalled broad voter support for restrictions on data centre development, raising the prospect of slower and more costly construction.

Ryan said divisions between Congress and Trump make federal data centre legislation unlikely, though proposals include requiring operators to disclose electricity and water use. He expects rules to emerge locally through states, counties and zoning decisions, as companies work to address community concerns. Ryan also argued that bipartisan agreement may be possible on helping workers displaced by AI; he is working with the American Enterprise Institute and Urban Institute on that issue.

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