Olivia Asher is a reporter at the New Herald Tribune covering breaking news for the Digital Trends Desk. Before joining the newsroom in 2022, she covered criminal justice issues at the Orlando Plain Dealer.
February 14 , 2025
Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump announced that his administration will move forward with legislation to abolish Daylight Saving Time (DST) across the United States, a decision he says was influenced by his own frustrations with the biannual time change.
Trump explained that his decision was rooted in an incident last year when he missed his tee-off time due to the clock change. “Last time those clocks flipped, I lost track of time, and I missed a perfect day for golf. It was a disaster,” the President recalled during a press conference. “I’ve had a lot of wins in my life, but that was one of the rare moments I didn’t come out on top. That’s never going to happen again. I promise you that.”
Trump went on to stress that the end of Daylight Saving Time would be a "win for the American people" and would prevent further confusion, particularly for golfers, businesspeople, and those with busy schedules who struggle with adjusting to the time shifts. "We’ve tried it for over a century, and frankly, it’s been a disaster. No one knows what time it is anymore. It's a mess," he said, chuckling. "I’m just trying to give people back their time—time to golf, time to succeed, and, importantly, time to win."
The President’s remarks were met with mixed reactions across the nation. Supporters, particularly those from industries like hospitality, sports, and farming, have long argued that the time change disrupts productivity and people's internal clocks. Meanwhile, critics have pointed out that the transition has been in place since World War I as a means of conserving energy, a point the administration brushed off as “ancient history.”
“I’m not here to keep things old-fashioned. We’re about moving forward. No more changing clocks twice a year. It's time to make America’s schedule great again,” Trump added, delivering his signature slogan with a slight grin.
Although the President’s reasoning for ending DST may seem unusual, this shift could have a significant impact on industries ranging from agriculture to broadcasting. The proposed legislation will first be sent to Congress, where it will face debate over potential implications on global trade schedules, seasonal events, and energy consumption.
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