Elon Musk and Donald Trump have both weighed in on the debate regarding daylight saving time. Musk conducted a poll on X asking users whether they preferred canceling the time change to make the day an hour earlier or later. The results showed that 58% preferred a later start to the day.
On the other hand, Trump initially expressed support for eliminating daylight saving time, citing inconveniences and costs associated with the practice. However, he later mentioned that the issue was divisive, with some people preferring more morning light for activities like taking their kids to school.
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to permanently maintain daylight saving time, with U.S. Senator Rick Scott and U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan leading the effort. In 2018, Florida became the first state to pass such legislation, with the Sunshine Protection Act, eliminating the need to change clocks forward or back.
Since 2015, almost every state has considered various bills related to time zones, but significant changes only started to pass in 2018, with Florida leading the way. Currently, 20 states have enacted legislation or resolutions in favor of year-round daylight saving time, pending approval from Congress and neighboring states. The debate surrounding the necessity of daylight saving time continues to evolve, with opinions divided on the benefits and drawbacks of the practice.
