President Donald Trump on Saturday urged Americans to contact Arkansas Republican Sen. Tom Cotton while pressing him to support legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent. Trump included what appeared to be Cotton’s personal cellphone number in a Truth Social post, and the bill has not advanced in the Senate.
Trump said Cotton was blocking the Sunshine Protection Act and called for bipartisan passage. Cotton, who has said he opposes year-round daylight saving time, reiterated that position Saturday, according to The Washington Post. The House passed the measure in July, but it faces Senate opposition. Supporters, including the White House, say permanent daylight saving time would provide more daylight when people are active; opponents cite darker winter mornings and potential safety concerns.