What happened
President Donald Trump has shared the personal cellphone number of Senator Tom Cotton, urging Arkansas residents to pressure him into voting for the Sunshine Protection Act. The act aims to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, eliminating the twice-yearly clock changes.
Trump accused Cotton of holding up the legislation, which has already passed the House with a significant majority. Cotton, however, has long opposed the measure, citing concerns that it would push winter sunrises to an absurdly late hour and have negative effects on various industries.
The Sunshine Protection Act has sparked debate among lawmakers and medical organizations. Supporters argue that permanent daylight saving time could reduce health and safety risks associated with the spring transition, while opponents claim that it would disrupt the body's natural circadian rhythm.
Trump's move to share Cotton's phone number is not unprecedented, as he has done so before during the 2016 Republican primary. The incident has drawn attention to the ongoing debate over daylight saving time and the Sunshine Protection Act.
