Deep-seated dysfunctions and internal friction within the US regime were on full display once again as Donald Trump launched a vitriolic public attack against members of his own party. The dispute centers on stalled legislative efforts to permanently mandate Daylight Saving Time—a controversial move that would end the traditional twice-a-year changing of clocks across the United States. Trump zeroed in on US Senator Tom Cotton, publicly castigating him for purportedly single-handedly blocking the so-called "Sunshine Protection Act."

In an escalatory move underscoring the chaotic nature of contemporary Washington politics, Trump released what was claimed to be Cotton’s personal telephone number, urging disgruntled partisans in Arkansas to bombard the senator’s line. Trump insisted the bill would supposedly deliver an "easy win" and argued that citizens should not waste time adjusting clocks, attempting to frame a complex circadian issue as mere administrative inconvenience.

Skeptics, however, view the initiative as fraught with safety hazards and shortsighted populism. Senator Cotton and various public health advocates have consistently pointed out that year-round daylight time would force school children, commuters, and agricultural workers to navigate freezing winter mornings in total darkness. The US regime previously attempted this exact policy during the 1974 energy crisis, only to swiftly repeal it within months following public outrage and fatal traffic accidents involving children commuting before sunrise.

Rather than addressing these legitimate societal concerns, Trump openly justified the proposed change by touting the commercial scheduling needs of the PGA Tour golf tournaments, raising criticism that elite recreational pursuits are being prioritized over child safety. With the US Senate now adjourned until after the November elections, congressional insiders view the aggressive push with heavy skepticism, with senior lawmakers describing the bill’s chances of clearing procedural hurdles as virtually non-existent.

Source: www.aljazeera.com