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Donald Trump pressures Senate to pass permanent Daylight Saving Time

Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Senate Republicans to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent in the United States. Trump argued that the biannual clock changes are costly and negatively impact crime rates, stress levels, and public health. He specifically targeted Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, accusing him of stalling the legislation in the Senate despite it having previously passed the House of Representatives.

In a controversial move on social media, Trump appeared to share Senator Cotton’s personal cellphone number, urging residents of Arkansas to call and demand that the senator “GET IT DONE!”.

While proponents argue that permanent daylight saving time provides more evening light for activities and economic benefits, opponents, including Senator Cotton, express concerns regarding winter mornings. Critics warn that permanent daylight saving could lead to darker, potentially more hazardous mornings for commuters and children waiting for school buses.

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