Trump Shares Senator Phone Number In Daylight Saving Dispute
Published 3h ago · Latest report 1h ago
Covered in 3 countries
Donald Trump has escalated a daylight saving dispute by posting Senator Tom Cotton's phone number online.
What's new · 1h agoSubsequent reports confirmed that the contact details shared by Trump appeared to be Senator Cotton's personal cellphone number.
US President Donald Trump has posted a phone number online, urging his followers to call Republican Senator Tom Cotton over his opposition to a daylight saving time bill. Trump argues that making daylight saving permanent would benefit groups like golfers and farmers by providing more afternoon sunlight. Cotton opposes the Sunshine Protection Act, warning that the change would leave millions of early risers in darkness during winter mornings.
- The Sunshine Protection Act, which would end the twice-yearly clock changes, was passed by the US House of Representatives in July.
- Trump shared an October 1 letter of support from PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp, arguing that professional golfers need more afternoon light to finish tournaments.
- Senator John Kennedy stated that the bill is unlikely to be brought to a vote by Senate Majority Leader John Thune.
- This is not the first time Trump has shared a lawmaker's number; he previously read out Senator Lindsey Graham's personal number during his 2015 campaign.
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By the numbers
Timeline
- Jul 2026The US House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act.
- Oct 1PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp wrote a letter supporting the daylight saving bill.
- Oct 3Donald Trump posted Senator Tom Cotton's phone number online, urging supporters to call him.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights internal divisions within the Republican Party, even as Trump campaigns for party candidates nationwide. Most US states have observed the biannual time switch since the 1960s.
What outlets agree on
Outlets agree that Trump posted a phone number on Truth Social, urging supporters to call Senator Tom Cotton to pressure him into supporting the Sunshine Protection Act.
Where coverage differs
While some reports describe the number as Cotton's personal cellphone, others note that calls to the number went to an unidentified voicemail box.
In this story
Covered by 6 outlets
67% of the sources are Left
Lean ratings via Ad Fontes Media, AllSides, Media Bias/Fact Check
- NBC NewsAfter summaryTrump appears to post Sen. Tom Cotton’s cell number in push to make daylight saving time permanent1h ago · open ↗
- CBS NewsTrump urges daylight saving time bill supporters to personally call Sen. Cotton1h ago · open ↗
- PBS NewsHourTrump urges calls to Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton in push for permanent daylight saving time2h ago · open ↗
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