Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says data centers deserve the backlash they’re getting: ‘They basically dug their own grave’0

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• August 23, 2026

The AI industry is reaping what it sows, as far as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is concerned. Abbott said the sharp criticism Americans are lobbing at AI data centers is well-earned during an interview on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday. “They basically dug their own grave for the problem that’s been caused for them, and