Trump Shares Senator Tom Cotton's Phone Number in Daylight Saving Time Dispute
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump posted online what he said was the phone number of Senator Tom Cotton, an Arkansas Republican, urging people to call him. The move escalates a conflict over the Sunshine Protection Act, which Trump backs and Cotton opposes. The bill would make daylight saving time permanent, ending the twice-yearly clock change. Trump claims most Americans want more afternoon sunlight, while Cotton argues the change would leave early risers in darkness during winter. In a social media post, Trump called Cotton "a friend of mine" but said he is "holding up a very important Bill." The dispute highlights internal Republican tensions over the issue. No further details were provided.
Key facts
- US President Donald Trump shared a phone number online on Saturday, claiming it belongs to Senator Tom Cotton.
- Trump urged people to call the number in a social media post.
- Senator Tom Cotton is a Republican from Arkansas.
- Cotton opposes the Trump-backed Sunshine Protection Act.
- The Sunshine Protection Act would make daylight saving time permanent, ending the twice-yearly clock change.
- Trump says most Americans want more afternoon sunlight.
- Cotton argues the change would plunge early risers into darkness in winter.
- Trump called Cotton "a friend of mine" but said he is "holding up a very important Bill."
Entities
Artists
- Donald Trump
- Tom Cotton
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- US Senate
- Republican Party
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- United States
- Arkansas