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Trump is considering data centers on 6 states' public land — some state officials say they had no idea

Trump is considering data centers on 6 states' public land — some state officials say they had no idea Zachary Whalen Sun, 09/20/2026. 09:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Public land has traditionally been used for mining, logging and livestock grazing — any data center successfully built on public land would be the first of its kind.

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Trump is considering data centers on 6 states' public land — some state officials say they had no idea Zachary Whalen Sun, 09/20/2026.

09:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Public land has traditionally been used for mining, logging and livestock grazing — any data center successfully built on public land would be the first of its kind.

Management is considering proposals for at least 12 data center or data center-related structures to be built on public lands across Utah, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, Idaho and Wyoming.

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Trump is considering data centers on 6 states' public land — some state officials say they had no idea Zachary Whalen Sun, 09/20/2026. 09:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption Public land has traditionally been used for mining, logging and livestock grazing — any data center successfully built on public land would be the first of its kind. Management is considering proposals for at least 12 data center or data center-related structures to be built on public lands across Utah, Arizona, Oregon, Nevada, Idaho and Wyoming.

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