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Trump publishes Republican Senator Tom Cotton's personal phone number in daylight saving time feud

From the Newshound archive · first published 3 October 2026 · last updated 4 October 2026.

Trump publishes Republican Senator Tom Cotton's personal phone number in daylight saving time feud

President Donald Trump appeared to publish what he claimed was Senator Tom Cotton's personal cell phone number on Truth Social, calling on Arkansas residents to phone their senator and push him to back the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent. Cotton, chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, has publicly vowed to 'always oppose' permanent daylight saving time, arguing it would make winters 'dark and dismal'. Trump called Cotton 'a friend' even as he sought to turn public opinion against him.

The Sunshine Protection Act passed the House in July but needs only ONE senator to block a vote — and Cotton is that senator.

Trump argued Americans 'hate' going home in darkness after a time change, citing support from PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp and a table of 'distinguished people'.

Calls to the number Trump posted went unanswered, with the voicemail box already full.

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