Trump Media plans U.S. fusion plant aiming to be world's largest power site

After announcing a merger with TAE Technologies, Trump Media released site-selection criteria and is accepting applications from state and local governments for a proposed U.S. fusion plant, with CEO Devin Nunes saying it will be built only in a red state.

Trump Media and the recently announced merger partner TAE Technologies have unveiled plans for a commercial fusion plant in the United States and released criteria for choosing a site. The company says it will accept applications from state and local governments and expects to make a decision within weeks. Construction is proposed to begin later this year, and CEO Devin Nunes said the project would be built only in a red state. The organization describes the plant as intended to be the largest power generation site in the world and as a long-term energy solution. Key details: - The group is accepting applications from state and local governments and will decide on a site within weeks. - Application criteria include a minimum of 20 acres, the ability to distribute energy to a grid, proximity to a metropolitan area with talent, support from local and state government, and capacity to maintain a security presence. - The project is presented as the first commercial fusion electric plant in the U.S., according to the company. - The company said the plant would help the U.S. compete with nations like China and support the country’s position in artificial intelligence, as stated by leadership. - The proposed merger is an all-stock deal valued at about $6 billion and is expected to close in mid-2026, creating one of the first publicly traded fusion companies. - Reporting notes that Trump Media holds nearly $3 billion in Bitcoin and that TAE has received more than $1.3 billion from investors including Chevron, Google, and Goldman Sachs. Summary: The company frames the planned fusion plant as a large-scale, long-term energy project that could position the U.S. competitively on energy and technology fronts. The next concrete steps are the site-selection decision, expected within weeks, and the start of construction later this year; the merger is expected to close in mid-2026.