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HOW THE DATA CENTRE INDUSTRY COULD THRIVE UNDER TRUMP
In the US alone, data centre power consumption is set to reach 35 gigawatts( GW) by 2030, which is more than double its 2022 level. In fact, leading investment firm Blackstone has forecast that there will be more than US $ 1tn invested into US data centres over the next five years. These investments will largely be driven by the demands of AI computing, as businesses across the country remain eager to reap the rewards of this emerging technology.
Already, Trump is fully engaged in the data centre industry, having already expedited permits for investors and potential nuclear power expansions to meet surging energy needs.
Working alongside Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr, who will be on the advisory board, Dominari will hold 32 % ownership of the company. Their involvement has attracted investors and led to the company witnessing its share prices rise by 1,118 % since the start of 2025.
The company noted:“ Their guidance is expected to be instrumental as we continue to seek attractive investment opportunities, particularly in the rapidly evolving AI and data centre sector.
What about sustainability? With Trump’ s enthusiasm for growth, it seems that there could be more investments to come, but it remains to be seen how the global markets will react.
However, with sustainability becoming more of the focus for data centres this year, will Trump’ s plans for growth consider the need for reducing emissions?
With the growth of AI leading to greater water and energy use, data
108 April 2025