Trump Criticizes Senate for Delaying Daylight Saving Time Legislation

President Trump expressed his frustration with senators for their failure to pass a bill that would establish permanent daylight saving time. During a rally in Corinth, Mississippi, he humorously noted that the clock-changing routine often makes him late.

According to Trump, the practice of adjusting clocks twice a year is “stupid” and he claimed that “many, many Americans are very disappointed” with politicians who are holding up the process.

He emphasized that the House has passed the bill five times, urging the Senate to take action. Reflecting on his own tardiness, he mentioned, “I’m always late. I had a big meeting and I was an hour late.”

Trump later asserted that “everyone hates” the clock-changing routine and called on the Senate to “vote [clock-changing] out” and revert to a single time.

He added, “No more changing the clock,” highlighting that the Sunshine Protection Act is currently stuck in the Senate despite having passed the House with a significant majority.

“Daylight saving time will end as scheduled, to the disappointment of many, many Americans,” he said, lamenting the situation. He criticized the Senate for “letting the Daylight Saving Bill die” and previously pointed fingers at Senator Tom Cotton from Arkansas for obstructing its passage.

Trump’s opposition to the clock-changing habit has been clear, and with daylight saving time set to end on November 1, he expressed his frustration once again.

Implementing permanent daylight saving time could result in more sunlight during the afternoon and evening, but Senator Cotton remains opposed. He argues that such a change would mean the sun wouldn’t rise until after 8:00 a.m. in winter months, which could disrupt school schedules for children in various Arkansas towns.

Cotton raised concerns about construction workers, farmers, and others who need daylight to work, emphasizing that these individuals might face long hours without seeing the sun, negatively impacting their quality of life and safety.

Although Cotton acknowledged that clock changes can have adverse health effects, he maintains that evidence shows people’s internal clocks better align with Standard Time.

Senator Steve Daines from Montana has also voiced opposition, suggesting that different regions have distinct needs. He noted how early school bus times would clash with late sunrises in the western US, joking that the bill might not “see the light of day.”