Trump’s Proposal to End Daylight Saving Time
President-elect Donald Trump made headlines on Friday with his announcement that he supports the elimination of daylight saving time. Trump referred to the practice as “inconvenient” and “very costly” to the nation. This move comes as his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) directors, including Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, advocate for action on the matter.
Changing Course
While Trump previously expressed support for making daylight saving time permanent in 2019, he now seems to be shifting his stance. In a recent post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “The Republican Party will use its best efforts to eliminate Daylight Saving Time, which has a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t!”
Support from Industry Leaders
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and X, took to social media to voice his support for abolishing daylight saving time. Musk responded to a poll on X calling for the elimination of DST by stating, “Looks like the people want to abolish the annoying time change.” Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican businessman, echoed Musk’s sentiments, emphasizing that the current system is “inefficient & easy to change.”
Congressional Approval Required
Despite the growing momentum for ending daylight saving time, any changes would need to be approved by Congress. Legislation on this issue has been considered in recent years, indicating that the debate surrounding the elimination of DST is far from over. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as Trump and his administration navigate the complexities of this proposed change.
