Daylight-saving time begins March 9, and President Trump has previously suggested ending it, citing inconvenience and expenses associated with the time change. Health experts support his stance, linking DST to health issues and increased energy bills. However, many Republican colleagues, including Senators Scott and Rubio, advocate for making DST permanent, driven by the interests of the golf industry which benefits from extended daylight hours. Trump's latest comments reflect the conflicting opinions surrounding this issue, stating it is difficult to take a firm position amidst the divided public opinion.
In December 2024, Trump claimed he would end daylight-saving time, considering it 'inconvenient and very costly,' proposing to make standard time permanent.
Trump acknowledged the divisive nature of daylight-saving time, stating, 'It's a 50/50 issue, and if something is a 50/50 issue, it's hard to get excited about it.'
Florida senators are pushing for the Sunshine Protection Act, aiming to make DST permanent, backed by golf industry lobbyists who profit from evening light.
Despite Trump's health and economic rationale against DST, many of his colleagues and stakeholders prefer the extended evening sunlight that DST provides.
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