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Data center double-down: Hassett says Blue Wave won't stop AI build-out

Open the sourceReported by CNBC, cnbc.com, 6 November 2026
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President Trump's AI infrastructure agenda remains intact despite midterm election results, with Kevin Hassett affirming that a "Blue Wave" will not halt the data center build-out central to the administration's push to win the global AI race. The comments signal continuity in federal support for data center expansion, a key driver of capital spending across the technology and energy sectors. Investors will watch whether legislative gridlock affects permitting, power supply and incentive programs tied to AI infrastructure.

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