Trump vows to require voter ID in midterms "whether approved by Congress or not"
Summary
President Donald Trump announced he plans to require voter ID for the November midterm elections, even if Congress does not approve such a law. He also wants proof of citizenship and a ban on most mail-in ballots, and said he will issue an executive order to enforce these rules.Key Facts
- President Trump posted on Truth Social that voter ID will be required in the midterms "whether approved by Congress or not."
- He wants proof of citizenship and limits on mail-in voting, with some exceptions.
- Trump claims voter fraud has helped Democrats win, but there is no evidence to support widespread fraud.
- Election experts say the president cannot change election rules alone without Congress’s approval.
- A judge previously ruled that the president cannot require proof of citizenship by executive order.
- The House passed a strict voter ID bill called the SAVE America Act, requiring photo ID and proof of citizenship to vote.
- The bill does not have enough votes to pass in the Senate.
- Congress, not the president, has the constitutional authority to regulate federal elections.
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