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August 21, 2026
MAHA Activists Critique Trump's Coal Directive for AI Data Centers
- Nearly 200 MAHA activists sent a letter to President Trump opposing coal energy for AI data centers, citing pollution risks.
- The letter calls for a transparent review of data center locations and power sourcing, urging a shift to renewable energy sources like solar and geothermal.
- This mobilization marks a significant pushback from the MAHA movement against the Trump administration's fossil fuel policies, highlighting tensions ahead of the midterm elections.
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- MAHA warns Trump against coal-powered AI data centersAug 21, 2026 at 5:33 PM · Axios
- MAHA activists urge Trump against promoting coal to power energy-hungry AI data centersAug 21, 2026 at 7:26 PM · ABC News
- MAHA activists criticize Trump’s push for coal-powered AI data centersAug 21, 2026 at 7:32 PM · Independent