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Donald Trump Targets Senator Tom Cotton in Midnight Rant About Daylight Savings Time: 'Nobody Wants to Change Their Clocks'

Trump criticized Cotton over his opposition to making daylight saving time permanent.

Donald Trump Targets Senator Tom Cotton in Midnight Rant About Daylight Savings Time: 'Nobody Wants to Change Their Clocks'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
Oct 10, 2026
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Donald Trump criticized Sen. Tom Cotton in a late-night post over Cotton’s opposition to permanent daylight saving time. The article says the Sunshine Protection Act passed the House but has stalled in the Senate.

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Tom Cotton R · AR · SEN
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Tom Cotton
R · AR · SEN

Senator criticized by Trump for opposing permanent daylight saving time

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who criticized Cotton and advocated permanent daylight saving time

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Steve Daines
R · MT · SEN

Senator who has raised concerns about winter sunrise times

John Thune
R · SD · SEN

Senate Majority Leader who has questioned whether the bill can pass

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Thune Says Senate Has No Clear Path on Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill

Outlets agree the Senate has no clear path to advance a bill making daylight saving time permanent, and Tom Cotton opposes the change, citing dark winter mornings. Center outlets focus on the bill’s uncertain prospects and the arguments on both sides. Right-leaning outlets emphasize House Republicans pressing for action and the disagreement between Trump and Cotton.

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