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Trump cyber heckles Sen. Tom Cotton over daylight saving time

Cotton defended his opposition to permanent daylight saving time, saying winter mornings would be too dark for Arkansas schoolchildren.

Trump cyber heckles Sen. Tom Cotton over daylight saving time
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This article1 analysis · Oct 3, 2026
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Oct 3, 2026
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President Donald Trump posted what appeared to be Sen. Tom Cotton’s phone number and urged followers to call him over Cotton’s opposition to permanent daylight saving time. Cotton defended his position, citing winter morning darkness for Arkansas schoolchildren.

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Trump Presses Tom Cotton Over Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill

Outlets agree that Trump urged people to contact Sen. Tom Cotton and posted a number he said belonged to Cotton as he pushed for permanent daylight saving time. Cotton opposes the change, citing dark winter mornings. Left-leaning outlets focus on Trump's public pressure and phone-number post, often presenting the disclosure as an inappropriate or ineffective tactic. Center outlets largely describe both sides' policy arguments and the phone-number episode. Right-leaning outlets often pair Trump's push with Cotton's winter-morning objection, though some portray Cotton as delaying action.

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