Market Chatter: Meta President Sees Tougher US Environment for New Data Center Projects After Midterm Elections

04:50 AM EST, 11/05/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Meta Platforms (META) President Dina Powell McCormick noted "challenging" conditions for new data center build-outs in the US following the midterm elections, given several campaigns that included data center opposition, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing an interview with the executive. Powell McCormick told the news outlet that she expects new data center projects to undergo "more review" under new government leaders and that expanding current data center projects could be easier for companies like Meta Platforms. This is because companies like Meta have established operating records and communities have already experienced the economic benefits of those projects, according to the report. Meta Platforms did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for a comment. (Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)