Trump ramps up pressure on US Republicans to end US clock switching
Summary
President Donald Trump is urging U.S. Senate Republicans to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, stopping the twice-yearly clock changes. He criticized Senator Tom Cotton for blocking the bill, asking people to pressure Cotton to support the change.Key Facts
- President Trump wants to end changing clocks twice a year and make Daylight Saving Time permanent.
- Trump criticized Senator Tom Cotton for delaying the Sunshine Protection Act in the Senate.
- Trump shared Cotton’s phone number to encourage pressure from Arkansas residents.
- The bill passed the House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support in July.
- Cotton opposes the bill, saying it would cause darker mornings for farmers, children, and commuters.
- Trump argues more daylight in the afternoons benefits golf, tennis, hunting, and farming activities.
- Congress briefly made Daylight Saving Time permanent in 1974 but reversed it due to safety concerns.
- U.S. senators are currently on a break and plan to return after the November 3 midterm elections.
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