Key facts
- Sen. John Kennedy criticized President Donald Trump for sharing Sen. Tom Cotton's phone number.
- Kennedy described Trump as someone who "can go from zero to a-hole in three seconds."
- The dispute between Trump and Cotton was over daylight saving time legislation.
- Kennedy is considering a run for president in 2028.
- Kennedy plans to seek reelection to the Senate.
Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana has criticized President Donald Trump for publicly sharing what appeared to be Senator Tom Cotton's cellphone number, stating that Trump can go from "zero to a-hole in three seconds." Kennedy made these remarks on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
The exchange stemmed from a dispute over daylight saving time legislation, with Cotton opposing making it permanent. Kennedy defended Cotton, calling him a "rock star senator," and stated that Trump should not have shared his number, as it would not help convince him.
Trump had spent Saturday attacking Cotton for his stance on the Sunshine Protection Act, publishing what he claimed was the senator's number and urging Arkansas voters to contact him. Trump advocated for permanent daylight saving time to provide more afternoon sunlight.