Former President Donald Trump and Republican Senator Tom Cotton are publicly disputing the Sunshine Protection Act, which seeks to establish permanent daylight saving time. Trump utilized his social media platform to criticize Cotton for obstructing the bill, even sharing the senator's phone number to encourage public pressure. The former president contends that extended afternoon sunlight would positively impact workers and recreational activities. Conversely, Cotton opposes the measure, citing concerns that permanent daylight saving time would result in hazardous, dark winter mornings for students commuting to school. He emphasized that previous attempts at such changes were reversed due to similar issues. While the House of Representatives previously approved the legislation, it remains stalled in the Senate due to these conflicting perspectives on public safety and the daily schedule.
Source : Anadolu Agency
