As the clocks spring forward by one hour tonight, marking the beginning of Daylight Saving Time (DST), President Donald Trump has expressed his ambivalence towards the long-standing tradition. In a recent statement, Trump suggested that he is not inclined to make any changes to the current system, citing the divided public opinion on the matter.

Trump’s comments come as no surprise, given the contentious nature of DST. While some argue that the time change boosts energy efficiency, promotes outdoor activities, and improves overall productivity, others claim that it disrupts sleep patterns, causes confusion, and has negative impacts on health.

“It’s 50-50,” Trump said, referring to the split public opinion on DST. “When something is that divided, it’s hard to get excited about changing it.” His statement implies that, for now, the status quo will remain in place.

As the country adjusts to the new time, many are left wondering about the relevance and effectiveness of DST in modern times. Some argue that the energy-saving benefits, which were a key driver behind the introduction of DST during World War I, are no longer significant enough to justify the disruptions caused by the time change.

Despite Trump’s apparent lack of enthusiasm for reform, some lawmakers have been pushing for changes to the DST system. In recent years, several bills have been introduced in Congress aimed at either abolishing DST altogether or making it permanent. However, these efforts have so far been met with limited success.

As the debate continues, Americans will need to adjust their clocks and routines to accommodate the new time. Whether or not the tradition of DST will remain in place for years to come remains to be seen, but for now, it seems that the clocks will keep springing forward.