The explosive growth in data center infrastructure is creating an unexpected headache for policymakers. As demand for computing power—driven by AI, cloud services, and blockchain operations—skyrockets, politicians face mounting pressure: invest in domestic capacity or risk energy crises. Energy consumption concerns, land use conflicts, and job creation debates are colliding head-on. Some regions embrace data centers for economic development, while others fiercely resist expansion. This tension reveals deeper disagreements about technological progress, environmental responsibility, and economic priorities. The situation forces industry and government to find middle ground—because the need for computing infrastructure won't disappear, but neither will public concern.