Former President Donald Trump escalated his public campaign for the Sunshine Protection Act by posting what he claimed was the personal phone number of Senator Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) on social media. The Sunshine Protection Act is a legislative proposal that seeks to end the practice of changing clocks twice a year, effectively making daylight saving time permanent. Trump has positioned himself as a vocal proponent of the measure, arguing that the majority of Americans prefer having more sunlight in the afternoon hours.

Senator Cotton has been identified as a key opponent of the bill, leading to the public confrontation. By sharing the number, Trump encouraged his followers to contact the senator directly to express their support for the legislation. While the act has garnered bipartisan interest in the past, it remains a point of contention among lawmakers who disagree on the potential economic and health impacts of permanent daylight saving time. The move by Trump represents a rare instance of a high-profile political figure directing a grassroots pressure campaign against a member of his own party over a specific policy disagreement. As of the time of reporting, there has been no official confirmation regarding whether the number shared by Trump is indeed the senator's direct line or if it leads to a general office switchboard.