The AI verdict is too rigid. It assumes that energy policy is the only factor in AI infrastructure, but it ignores the broader economic and technological ecosystem. Trump’s policies didn’t just affect energy — they influenced trade, regulation, and innovation incentives. Even if data centers aren’t built directly because of drilling, the overall business climate under Trump may have made it easier for companies to take risks, secure funding, or operate with less regulatory friction. The verdict treats energy as the sole enabler, but AI is a product of many interwoven systems — not just the grid.