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Published September 29, 2026 at 4:13 PM ET · Updated September 29, 2026 at 10:15 PM ET

Speaker Johnson calls opposition to data centers a 'Chinese psyop'

2 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Truthout. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said opposition to AI data centers is a 'Chinese psyop'. The comments were reported by two outlets.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when Truthout reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 1 d ago from The Gateway Pundit.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

The Gateway Pundit 1 d ago
Speaker Johnson Calls Opposition to Data Centers a ‘Chinese Psyop’ ↗

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

Truthout 1 d ago
Opposition to AI Data Centers Is Actually a “Chinese Psyop,” Mike Johnson Says ↗

Coverage timeline

Sep 29, 4:13 PM ET
1 d ago
Truthout
Opposition to AI Data Centers Is Actually a “Chinese Psyop,” Mike Johnson Says ↗
Sep 29, 7:40 PM ET
1 d ago
The Gateway Pundit
Speaker Johnson Calls Opposition to Data Centers a ‘Chinese Psyop’ ↗
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