Lutnick claims that data centers, known for water consumption, ‘don’t use water’
The commerce secretary dismissed water-use concerns as propaganda, but an older Fox News clip showed him saying data centers need water and jobs.
- On Wednesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick denied that data centers consume significant water, calling such concerns "propaganda" during an interview on CNBC's Squawk Box. This statement directly contradicts his own remarks from last year.
- Last year, Lutnick admitted to Fox News host Sean Hannity that "these AI things suck water," emphasizing the need for HVAC specialists to monitor cooling systems. His previous statements directly undermine his current denial.
- A report released Tuesday by the Pacific Institute found data centers in the U.S. use up to 3.9 million gallons of water daily. Facilities often withdraw from local sources, causing wells in Newton County, Georgia, to run dry.
- Rep. Seth Magaziner denounced the secretary's comments, stating, "our government is being run by morons." A national survey found 61% of voters oppose new data center construction due to resource concerns.
- Despite public backlash, the Trump administration continues promoting data center expansion as central to its "AI Action Plan." The industry's massive water and electricity demands remain a flashpoint for communities facing infrastructure impacts.
8 Articles
8 Articles
Trump Commerce Secretary Once Said Data Centers ‘Suck Water,’ Now Scoffs That Such Concerns Are Just ‘Propaganda’
President Donald Trump's commerce secretary, Howard Lutnick, told a brazen lie on Wednesday while trying to defend the administration's support for rapid data center expansion amid growing public backlash from voters concerned about their extreme electricity and water use.
Lutnick claims that data centers, known for water consumption, ‘don’t use water’
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed data centers do not use water, despite reports indicating significant usage and a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing scheduled for Thursday.
Lutnick Claims Data Centers “Don’t Use Water”
“One of my favorite things is when people talk about data centers using water. The number one product in America that uses water is cattle. “I mean data centers don’t use water. This is propaganda by our adversaries to try to slow us down. We’ve got the greatest chips in the world, we’ve got the … The post Lutnick Claims Data Centers “Don’t Use Water” appeared first on Joe.My.God..
Trump official instantly ridiculed over flip-flop on data centers: ‘Is this parody?’
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced instant ridicule after claiming data centers do not use water — only for an old clip to surface showing him saying the opposite.“I mean, data centers don’t use water,” Lutnick said Wednesday on CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” “This is propaganda by our adversaries to try to slow us down.”But a clip from Lutnick’s appearance with Fox News' Sean Hannity last year also began circulating.“These AI things, they suck water…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 86% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
