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Trump urges calling campaign in push to change US time
What happened
US President Donald Trump has encouraged Americans to call Republican Senator Tom Cotton's phone number, reportedly to urge him to support making daylight saving time permanent. The call comes after the Sunshine Protection Act passed the House but faces opposition in the Senate. Trump has argued that the change would provide more daylight for Americans to be active. No response was received from the number.
Why it matters
The call to action by Trump could impact the fate of the Senate vote on the Sunshine Protection Act. The proposal to make daylight saving time permanent has both supporters and detractors, with some arguing it would lead to darker mornings during winter. The outcome of the Senate vote is uncertain.
Key facts
- Trump has released a senator's personal phone number before, during his 2016 presidential campaign
- The Senate has previously enacted permanent daylight saving time before repealing it
- A 2025 poll shows most Americans prefer to keep the extra hour of daylight in the evening
- Only 12% of Americans favour the current system of daylight saving time
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