# US Daylight Saving Time legislative dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-daylight-saving-time-legislative-dispute
> Updated: 2026-10-06T06:59:01.000Z. Sources: 158. Developments: 3.

President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Senate Republicans to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make Daylight Saving Time permanent in the United States. Trump argues that biannual clock changes are costly and negatively impact public health, crime rates, and various sectors such as farming and outdoor recreation.

In a controversial move, Trump used social media to share Senator Tom Cotton’s personal cellphone number, urging supporters to contact the Arkansas Republican to demand he ‘GET IT DONE!’. Trump criticized the current system as ‘ridiculous’ and ‘confusing,’ noting that the legislation previously passed the House of Representatives with significant bipartisan support in July.

Senator Cotton has resisted this pressure, maintaining that permanent daylight saving time would result in dark mornings that are unsafe for commuters and children waiting for school buses. Cotton, who chairs the Senate Intelligence Committee, stated he would ‘always put Arkansas first’ in his decision-making process, noting that previous attempts at permanent daylight saving time were repealed due to public dissatisfaction with dark winter mornings.

Following the public release of his contact information on Truth Social, Cotton was reportedly bombarded with calls and payment requests via Venmo from individuals linked to the number. Trump has characterized the senator’s opposition as an obstacle to a bipartisan victory.

## Claims

- Donald Trump called for ending the biannual clock switching practice, describing it as a ridiculous tradition. (corroborated by 8 sources)
- Donald Trump accused Senator Tom Cotton of blocking the Sunshine Protection Act in the Senate. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Donald Trump shared Senator Tom Cotton's personal phone number on social media to encourage constituent pressure. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Donald Trump claimed that the United States has officially destroyed Iran. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Donald Trump stated he is at a decision point regarding Iran, questioning whether to proceed via the easy or hard path. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Donald Trump stated that he gets along very well with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Donald Trump claimed that the United States has earned trillions of dollars through his tariff policies. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Donald Trump claimed that Iran has effectively abandoned its plans for nuclear weapons. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Donald Trump publishes Sen. Tom Cotton’s number in daylight saving time feud

President Donald Trump published Senator Tom Cotton’s personal cellphone number to urge voters to pressure him into supporting the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-publishes-sen-tom-cottons-number-in-daylight-saving-time-feud

### 2026-10-04: Donald Trump shares Senator Tom Cotton's phone number amid daylight saving dispute

Donald Trump shared Senator Tom Cotton’s personal phone number to pressure him into supporting a bill to make daylight saving time permanent.

25 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-shares-tom-cottons-phone-number-over-daylight-saving-bill

### 2026-10-02: Donald Trump pressures Senate to pass permanent Daylight Saving Time

Donald Trump is pressuring Senate Republicans to pass the Sunshine Protection Act to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, publicly targeting Senator Tom Cotton by sharing his phone number.

133 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-experiences-warm-ottobrata-weather-with-temperatures-up-to-29c

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