"Looks like the people want to abolish the annoying time changes!" Musk wrote on his platform, X, linking to an online poll that showed most respondents favored eliminating the clock changes. Ramaswamy responded, "It's inefficient & easy to change." Musk later affirmed his stance by replying "Yes" to Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) when asked if he wanted to end the time shifts.
While the comments could be a casual exchange rather than a concrete policy push, they align with DOGE's mission to streamline government processes. However, any significant change would require congressional approval—a hurdle that has tripped up past legislative attempts, including the 2022 "Sunshine Protection Act," which passed the Senate but died in the House.
Critics point to its unintended consequences, such as health risks from disrupted sleep patterns. Studies have linked the practice to increased rates of heart attacks, strokes, and car accidents in the days following the clock changes.
Additionally, a study by JPMorgan Chase found that the switch back to standard time is associated with a 2.2% to 4.9% drop in consumer spending, depending on location.
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