Senator Tom Cotton, typically a supporter of President Donald Trump, has stated his firm stance against implementing year-round daylight saving time. He emphasized his opposition once more on Saturday.
On October 3, 2026, President Trump, during a rally in Mobile, Alabama, encouraged the Senate to promptly approve legislation for permanent daylight saving time. In an effort to increase pressure on critics of the bill, he disclosed the personal cellphone number of its main opponent, Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas.

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