Trump Urges Arkansans to Call Senator Over Daylight Saving Time Bill

President Trump shares Tom Cotton's phone number in push for permanent daylight saving time. Bill faces Senate opposition.

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October 3, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump has publicly shared the personal cellphone number of Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas as part of his campaign to advance the Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to make daylight saving time permanent.

The legislation, which passed the House in July, has encountered resistance in the Senate, where some Republicans are against it. Trump called on Arkansans to contact Cotton directly, emphasizing that the bill would provide more evening daylight for activities like golf and farming.

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Cotton, a senior member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, has expressed concerns about the potential impact of permanent daylight saving time, particularly on winter mornings when darkness could pose risks for students and commuters. A recent poll indicates that most Americans prefer to keep the extra evening light without the need to adjust clocks twice a year.

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