Fact-check: “people like data centers as long as they aren't near where they live”
Verdict: Misleading (82% confidence)
The local-opposition half is robustly documented — multiple 2026 surveys show majorities opposing data centers near their homes or communities, consistent with NIMBY framing. But the 'people like them' half is not supported by the most recent evidence: Pew (August 2026), Gallup (March 2026), PBS/Marist (September 2026), and Change Research all show broad national opposition as well, not merely local opposition. The claim's framing of general approval paired with local objection was closer to ac…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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