Donald Trump Renews Call for Daylight Saving Bill, Citing ‘Ridiculous’ Clock Changes
Donald Trump is urging Congress to pass a daylight saving bill, having previously described the clock change as "ridiculous" due to early sunsets.
Wichita Hutchinson Plus, KS, November 5, 2026 —
Former President Donald Trump has publicly urged Congress to pass legislation addressing daylight saving time. His renewed call comes as he has previously voiced opposition to the biannual clock changes, characterizing them as “ridiculous.”
The former president’s stated reason for his stance relates to the experience of early sunsets during standard time, which he finds problematic. His comments suggest a desire to move towards a permanent system that avoids the practice of adjusting clocks forward and backward each year.
Daylight saving time, observed in many parts of the United States, involves setting clocks forward by one hour in the spring and backward by one hour in the fall. This practice is intended to maximize daylight during waking hours in the evenings of spring and summer. However, the transition periods and the effects of the time shifts have been subjects of ongoing debate and legislative attention for years.
The trend summary does not specify which bill Donald Trump is urging Congress to pass, nor does it provide details on the specific legislative proposals currently being considered. It also does not mention any specific dates or timelines for when Trump made his previous comments about the clock change being “ridiculous,” other than noting it was “previously.”
The contractor’s name, the specific companies involved, or any potential costs or benefits associated with passing such a bill were not detailed in the provided summary. The exact nature of the support or opposition within Congress for a daylight saving bill, or any potential impact on daily life or specific industries, was also not included. The summary also did not indicate any follow-up actions or next steps beyond Trump’s urging of Congress.
Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Mancini and The Hill on www.ksn.com, see more information here.
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