China's Data Center Psyop– Unpacking the Controversy

October 2nd, 2026· 1:25

House Speaker Mike Johnson says some of the growing opposition to data centers could be part of a Chinese “psyop.” Across the country, communities are debating the costs and benefits of new data center developments, from energy and water use to property rights, tax incentives and potential economic benefits. In Wisconsin, polling shows voters have concerns about the impact of data centers. But elsewhere, supporters point to new tax revenue and investment as evidence of their potential benefits. Do the benefits of data centers outweigh the concerns?