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Daylight Saving Time Feud

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In a Senate speech last October, Cotton said he would “always oppose” making daylight saving time permanent, adding that it would “again make winter a dark and dismal time for millions of Americans”.

Summary AI · cited

President Trump accused Senator Tom Cotton of blocking a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent.1

Trump published what he claimed was Cotton's personal cell phone number on Truth Social, urging people to call him.23

The bill passed the House in July 2026 with bipartisan support.12

Cotton opposes the measure, arguing it would plunge early risers into darkness during winter months.3

Trump urged people in Arkansas to contact Cotton and push for the bill's passage.24

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Sources cited (5)
  1. Trump accuses fellow Republican of denying Americans extra hour of daylight: ‘Have to get moving’ New York Post, 2 Oct
  2. Trump releases Tom Cotton’s cellphone number over daylight savings bill Washington Examiner, 3 Oct
  3. Trump shares Republican senator's phone number in feud over daylight saving bill Dawn, 3 Oct
  4. Furious Trump doxes Sen. Tom Cotton, releases personal cell number, over bill to end daylight savings New York Post, 4 Oct
  5. Trump drops Republican Senator's phone number in social post over fury on stalled bill Fox News, 3 Oct

What happened

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Donald Trump posted Tom Cotton’s private phone number because the Arkansas senator is blocking his push for permanent daylight saving time.

11 of 14 outletsfirst reported 3 Octwording from The Bulwark

"Arkansans don't want their kids going to school in the pitch dark, and I'll always put Arkansas first."

6 of 14 outletsfirst reported 3 Octwording from The Independent

The bill is currently held up in the Senate, with Cotton opposing the measure.

4 of 14 outletsfirst reported 3 Octwording from Washington Examiner

“The Sunshine Protection Act” was passed in the House by a Vote of 308 to 117.

6 of 14 outletsfirst reported 3 Octwording from Washington Examiner

Analysis

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  • The House passed the bill with bipartisan support.12
  • Cotton is blocking the bill in the Senate.25
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Proponents, including the White House, argue that the change would provide more daylight during the times that Americans are most active.

5 outlets

"For some reason, Tom is stopping the Bill and, in the Senate, it's very easy to do, it only takes one!" Trump wrote on social media, noting that passing the bill would give professional golfers more time on the greens.

5 outlets

In 2015, while campaigning for president, Trump shared the number of then-Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., at a rally in South Carolina.

4 outlets

Not all states observe it — and under the bill, states can opt out of the change if their respective legislatures act to do so before the bill's enactment.

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Disputed

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  • Trump claims Cotton opposes the bill for unknown reasons, while Cotton argues it would negatively affect early risers.13
  • Some outlets report that Trump shared Cotton's personal phone number on Truth Social, while others do not provide this detail.24

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Furious Trump doxes Sen. Tom Cotton, releases personal cell number, over bill to end daylight savings New York Post

How it changed

  1. 2 Oct

    WASHINGTON — President Trump said Friday that a lone Senate Republican is blocking Americans from gaining an extra hour of daylight on winter evenings — as he ratcheted up pressure on senators to pass his plan for permanent daylight saving time.

    2 outlets · New York Post
  2. 3 Oct

    Donald Trump posted Tom Cotton’s private phone number because the Arkansas senator is blocking his push for permanent daylight saving time.

    11 outlets · The Bulwark
  3. 4 Oct

    “To the Great People of Arkansas, please let your Senator know it would be a GREAT Bipartisan WIN for the United States Senate,” Mr. Trump said.

    3 outlets · Times of India

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