Former President Donald Trump has intensified his efforts to influence Republican lawmakers regarding the long-debated issue of clock switching in the United States. Trump is advocating for the passage of a bill that would establish permanent Daylight Saving Time, effectively ending the biannual tradition of adjusting clocks forward and backward.

In a move that has drawn attention for its unconventional tactics, Trump published the private cell phone number of a specific lawmaker on social media. The intent behind this action was to mobilize public pressure on the legislator to support the proposed bill. While the debate over ending the practice of changing clocks has historically seen bipartisan interest in Congress, Trump’s direct intervention marks a new phase in the push to finalize the policy change.

Proponents of permanent Daylight Saving Time argue that the current system of switching clocks is outdated and negatively impacts public health and economic productivity. Critics, however, have raised concerns regarding the potential long-term effects of permanent daylight hours, particularly during winter months when sunrise would occur significantly later in the morning. The current legislative status of the bill remains in flux, as lawmakers weigh the potential benefits of ending the clock change against the logistical and social implications of a permanent shift in timekeeping.