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Trump to order voter ID for every vote, ‘no exceptions’

Trump to order voter ID for every vote, ‘no exceptions’

Summary

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order that would require all voters to show identification when voting. He also wants to limit mail-in voting to people who are very ill or serving in the military far away. These plans are part of his efforts to change the voting system in the United States.

Key Facts

  • President Trump announced an executive order for mandatory voter ID for every vote.
  • Trump posted the announcement on the Truth Social platform.
  • The plan includes limiting mail-in voting to the very ill and distant military personnel.
  • Trump aims to change the US voting system amid his claims of fraud in the 2020 election.
  • He has criticized electronic voting machines and wants to switch to paper ballots.
  • A judge previously blocked parts of Trump's executive orders concerning voter requirements.
  • Trump has pledged to end mail-in voting and electronic voting machines before the 2026 elections.

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