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Trump appears to post Sen. Tom Cotton’s cell number in push to make daylight saving time permanent
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump publicly urged Senate Republicans to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, criticizing the biannual clock changes as costly and disruptive.
- Trump accused Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas of blocking the bill in the Senate and appeared to share Cotton’s cellphone number on social media, encouraging Arkansans to contact him.
- Senator Cotton opposes permanent daylight saving time, citing past congressional reversals and concerns about dark winter mornings negatively impacting children’s safety and public well-being.
- The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act with bipartisan support in July, but the Senate has yet to take up the measure, despite previously passing a similar bill in 2022.
- Trump highlighted support for the bill from PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp, emphasizing the benefits of extended daylight for winter sports and activities.
