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Trump Posts Tom Cotton Number Urging Sunshine Protection Calls

By Drooid · Oct 3, 2026, 10:17 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump posted Senator Tom Cotton’s phone number on Truth Social, urging calls about Sunshine Protection Act.
The Sunshine Protection Act, passed the House 308-117 on July 14, 2026, was sent to Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
Senator Tom Cotton opposes permanent daylight saving time, warning winter sunrises could be 8 a.m. or later.
Media could not verify the number, with USA TODAY’s calls failing and AP reaching only voicemail.

History

Historical Context

The 2005 Energy Policy Act, signed by President George W. Bush, amended the Uniform Time Act; after a Senate vote of 74-26 it shifted daylight-saving start to the second Sunday in March (March 11 2007) and end to the first Sunday in November, extending the season. In 2024, President Donald Trump posted Senator Tom Cotton’s phone number on Truth Social to rally support for the 2026 Sunshine Protection Act.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump posted Senator Tom Cotton’s phone number on Truth Social, urging calls about Sunshine Protection Act.
The Sunshine Protection Act, passed the House 308-117 on July 14, 2026, was sent to Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
Senator Tom Cotton opposes permanent daylight saving time, warning winter sunrises could be 8 a.m. or later.
Media could not verify the number, with USA TODAY’s calls failing and AP reaching only voicemail.

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