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Why are Taxpayers Funding Private Data Centers?

Financial Rebellion

with Catherine Austin Fitts and Carolyn Betts. ESQ

July 2, 2026

Is money, which could go towards helping improve Americans’ health, being used for things that could worsen it, such as data centers? Today’s “Financial Rebellion” topic of interest is on the use of taxpayer dollars for technological development and the pushback against the harmful effects of these initiatives. Monty Fritts of Tennessee joins to share his thoughts, from the perspective of a state representative who is also a candidate for the governor of Tennessee. Viewers, be sure to watch!

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