Donald Trump posted Sen. Tom Cotton’s (R-AK) personal cell phone number on Truth Social, urging people to call the senator to push the Sunshine Protection Act through the Senate. The act would end daylight saving time.
The bill passed the House in July. It is currently held up in the Senate, with Cotton opposing the measure. Cotton has made his position clear: he is against the legislation, and that opposition is the reason the act is stalled in the upper chamber.
What the Sunshine Protection Act Does
The Sunshine Protection Act would end the practice of moving clocks forward in spring and back in fall. The bill passed the House in July.
Why Cotton Opposes the Measure
Cotton opposes the bill. His opposition is the reason the act is stalled in the Senate.
Trump’s decision to release Cotton’s number is a direct challenge to the senator’s position. By putting the number online, Trump is asking voters to contact Cotton directly and pressure him to change his mind.
Timeline of the Bill’s Progress
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Passed House | July |
| Stalled in Senate | Current |
Key Facts
- The bill passed the House in July
- The bill is currently held up in the Senate
- Cotton opposes the measure
- Trump released Cotton’s cell phone number on Truth Social
Whether it works remains to be seen. But the message is clear: Trump wants this bill to pass, and he is willing to use the public’s attention to get it done.
The question now is whether Cotton’s phone will ring, and what happens when it does.
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