MAHA activists criticize Trump for promoting coal to power energy-hungry AI data centers
Summary
Nearly 200 activists from the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) movement criticized President Trump’s support for using coal to power artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. They sent a letter urging the administration to consider cleaner energy options like solar and geothermal instead of coal.Key Facts
- The letter was signed by activists linked to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s MAHA movement.
- It responds to a 2025 executive order promoting coal energy for AI data centers.
- Activists want the government to prioritize renewable energy sources for these centers.
- MAHA is a group that supports health-related policies and helped Trump’s election efforts.
- Some MAHA members are frustrated with the administration’s environmental policies, including its support for pesticides and coal.
- Health Secretary Kennedy has implemented policies aligned with MAHA goals, like reducing artificial food dyes and vaccine guidelines.
- The disagreement may influence voter decisions ahead of the November midterm elections.
- President Trump has publicly supported coal and described data centers as vital for U.S. leadership in AI against China.
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