President Trump Urges Senator Cotton to Support Permanent Daylight Saving Time, Shares Contact Information
President Donald Trump publicly urged Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton to support making Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent, sharing Cotton's personal phone number and encouraging constituents to contact him. Senator Cotton has expressed opposition, citing concerns about dark winter mornings, while…
Philadelphia, PA, October 3, 2026 —
President Donald Trump has publicly called on Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton to support making Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent. In a public statement, Trump shared Senator Cotton’s personal phone number and encouraged constituents to contact the senator regarding the issue.
The President has been a vocal advocate for permanent daylight, citing its perceived benefits. Senator Cotton, however, has voiced opposition to the proposal. His concerns reportedly include the potential for dark winter mornings, a consequence of maintaining daylight saving time year-round.
This development comes as federal efforts to make DST permanent face a critical juncture. A bill aimed at establishing permanent DST has reportedly passed the House of Representatives. However, the measure is encountering opposition as it moves toward consideration in the Senate, where Senator Cotton’s stance could be influential.
The specific details of the bill, including its formal title and the exact timeline of its passage through the House, were not provided in the summary. Similarly, the exact date of President Trump’s public urging and the specific number of constituents contacted were not detailed. The outcome of Senator Cotton’s discussions with constituents and his ultimate position on the DST bill remain to be seen.
Story summarized from the original created by Melissa Goldin on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
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