In a significant push to safeguard consumers, Trump has expanded his voluntary pledge aimed at protecting households from rising electricity bills associated with AI data centers. The initiative, now endorsed by 23 governors and nearly 200 utility companies, highlights a growing concern over the increase in power costs tied to the AI boom. This expansion is seen as a response to anticipated surges in data center electricity usage, projected to quadruple by 2035. With the new pledge, the administration aims to control the financial impact on consumers, although some analysts have suggested that the measures may lack sufficient regulatory power. Trump is expected to outline further details as he continues to garner support from various stakeholders, including major utility firms.