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In a recent statement, newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Republican Party "will make every effort" to end the practice of daylight saving time (DST), a twice-yearly clock change that shifts the country from winter to summer time. Trump criticized the time change, calling it "inconvenient and too costly for our nation."
Supporters of DST argue that it has various benefits, including energy savings, promoting outdoor activities during longer summer evenings, and contributing to physical and mental health. Proponents also claim that the shift reduces traffic accidents, lowers crime rates, and boosts business activity by offering more daylight hours for commerce.
However, the practice is increasingly facing opposition. Scientists have raised concerns that the abrupt time changes disrupt circadian rhythms, leading to negative effects on health and mood. Many people report difficulty adjusting to the time shift, resulting in increased fatigue and stress. Farmers, too, have long been critical of daylight saving time, saying it interferes with their schedules and agricultural activities.
President Trump's remarks come as part of a broader discussion on whether the U.S. should continue to observe daylight saving time. While efforts to end the practice have been made in the past, Trump's position highlights the growing debate over whether the benefits of DST outweigh its drawbacks. As the issue gains attention, legislative efforts to abolish the time change may gain momentum in the coming months.
