https://www.npr.org/2026/06/10/nx-s1-5844328/us-china-data-centers-foreign-influence
Speaking at an event titled "Harnessing American Power" last month, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum expressed dismay at what he saw as a new wave of local opposition to data centers in America.
What's more, he claimed, not everything was as it seemed.
"It's not organic and local, some of this is foreign-sourced dark money," he told the crowd.
He isn't alone in his suspicions. Over on the podcast All-In, which is hosted by a group of tech multimillionaires who call each other "besties," there was also talk of foreign influence, specifically from China.
"It is starting to feel or seem like there might be a CCP-funded campaign," fund manager Gavin Baker told the hosts.
Speaking at an event titled "Harnessing American Power" last month, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum expressed dismay at what he saw as a new wave of local opposition to data centers in America.
What's more, he claimed, not everything was as it seemed.
"It's not organic and local, some of this is foreign-sourced dark money," he told the crowd.
He isn't alone in his suspicions. Over on the podcast All-In, which is hosted by a group of tech multimillionaires who call each other "besties," there was also talk of foreign influence, specifically from China.
"It is starting to feel or seem like there might be a CCP-funded campaign," fund manager Gavin Baker told the hosts.