Trump pushes for permanent daylight saving time
US President Donald Trump has called on the Senate to pass the Sunshine Protection Act. In a statement on social media, he expressed frustration with the early timing of sunsets, which he claimed made evenings too dark too soon. Trump noted that sunset occurred at 5:06 pm, and by 5:31 pm, it was already dark outside. He pointed out that the current system requires people to constantly adjust their clocks twice a year.
Recently, he remarked, it was sunny and pleasant at the same time, only for people to be busy changing their clocks. The Sunshine Protection Act aims to make daylight saving time permanent, eliminating the need for twice-yearly clock changes. Trump mentioned that the House of Representatives approved the legislation multiple times with bipartisan support, including a vote of 308-117.
However, the Senate had not yet addressed the issue. He admitted that he refrained from making this a major campaign focus before the elections to avoid alienating certain senators who might face re-election challenges. Despite this, Trump vowed to continue advocating for the bill, emphasizing his dedication to the cause.
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