“No More Changing the Clocks”: Trump Urges Congress to End Daylight Saving Time

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By Staff Writer with Agencies| Political Desk

WASHINGTON — In a surprise but characteristically bold statement on Friday morning, President Donald Trump renewed his call for Congress to end daylight saving time, declaring it “very popular” with Americans and “most importantly, no more changing of the clocks.”

Taking to his platform Truth Social, the president posted:

“Let’s push hard for more Daylight at the end of a day. Very popular and, most importantly, no more changing of the clocks!”

The statement comes one day after Trump presided over a high-profile Cabinet meeting at the White House, which featured not only Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but also tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, whose presence highlighted the administration’s growing interest in technology and infrastructure reform.

While the meeting’s official agenda focused on the escalating trade dispute with China, where Trump announced a 90-day pause in tariffs for most nations but ramped up levies on Beijing to 145%, insiders say the president used the forum to informally test the waters on several domestic issues—including daylight saving time.

“Common-Sense Reform”

Though seemingly minor compared to matters of national security or economic strategy, the debate over daylight saving time has long frustrated American citizens, who question the need for biannual clock changes. Trump’s latest statement could breathe new life into the Sunshine Protection Act, legislation proposed in prior sessions of Congress but never passed.

“It’s a common-sense reform that has bipartisan support and enormous public backing,” said Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), who has previously introduced similar legislation. “We just need the political will to finally push it through.”

Polls consistently show that more than 60% of Americans support eliminating the time change and sticking to permanent daylight saving or standard time.

Capitol Hill Reacts

On Capitol Hill, the president’s remarks sparked swift responses. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) signaled interest in advancing related legislation, though some GOP members questioned the timing amid ongoing budget battles and global crises.

“We’re focused on getting the president’s domestic agenda funded, including rural infrastructure and border technology,” said one senior Republican aide. “That said, daylight saving time is a popular issue—and in a tough election year, it could be a win.”

Indeed, Trump’s push comes just as Republicans passed a budget blueprint funding core elements of the president’s agenda, even amid opposition from the party’s more fiscally conservative wing.

Musk Joins the Table

Perhaps the most unexpected twist in the ongoing conversation was the presence of Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, at the Cabinet meeting. Sources confirmed that Musk discussed AI infrastructure, energy resilience, and even time synchronization for satellite systems—issues tangentially related to Trump’s daylight saving concerns.

“It’s about innovation, precision, and efficiency,” Musk told reporters briefly. “Time standardization has major implications, including for logistics and global tech networks.”

What’s Next?

Whether Trump’s remarks translate into legislative action remains to be seen. While many in Congress agree with the sentiment, few have made it a political priority. But with a presidential election looming in 2026 and Trump sharpening his populist message, ending daylight saving time may become part of a broader campaign to simplify Americans’ lives—at least rhetorically.

Until then, Americans can expect another clock change this fall—unless Congress, in a rare show of unity, finally decides to lock the time in place.