Trump posts GOP lawmaker’s phone number amid spat over Daylight Saving Time

Key Points:

• Former President Donald Trump criticized Senator Tom Cotton for blocking the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make Daylight Saving Time permanent, and shared Cotton's cellphone number on social media urging Arkansans to contact him.
• The House passed the bill with strong bipartisan support, but the Senate has not advanced the legislation, with Cotton opposing the change due to concerns about late winter sunrises affecting children and daily routines.
• Trump argued that permanent Daylight Saving Time would benefit Arkansans by eliminating the need to change clocks twice a year and cited support from the PGA Tour, while Cotton emphasized prioritizing Arkansas residents' preferences.
• Trump declined to explain why he posted Cotton’s number but reiterated his opposition to clock changes, describing them as disruptive and causing people to be late.
• The debate reflects broader concerns about the impact of permanent Daylight Saving Time on sleep, mental health, and economic activities, with critics warning of challenges for farmers and later winter sunrises in many cities.