In a vital new policy step, President Donald Trump has released an executive order that aims to secure America’s elections.
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By mandating proof of citizenship for voter registration and cutting off states financially if they fail to comply, it’s clear he’s determined to preserve the integrity of our electoral process.
Trump’s executive order, titled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections,” requires proof of citizenship for voter registration.
Additionally, ballots must be received by Election Day to be counted.
Failure to meet these requirements may result in states losing federal funding.
This decisive action seeks to challenge current voting practices in 18 states and Puerto Rico, where mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day are accepted later.
Trump promises further election-related actions in the coming weeks while some Republican officials, like Georgia’s Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, praise the order as a step toward election integrity.
“Thank you, President Trump, for this executive order ensuring that only American citizens decide American elections,” Raffensperger declared.
This reflects Republican support despite the election order bypassing the congressional Republicans’ proposed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act), which targeted similar reforms.
This order’s provisions align with conservative values, affirming only U.S. citizens should influence elections, yet critics claim potential disenfranchisement concerns.
Voting rights groups argue many citizens lack accessible proof of citizenship, and married women, such as those in New Hampshire who change their names, could be disproportionately affected.
Furthermore, states facing federal funding cuts pose economic uncertainty, pressing them to comply despite the pushback.
While experts caution this executive order’s legal standing may face challenges due to conflicting with existing federal voter registration statutes, others argue it provides necessary oversight.
As UCLA Law Professor Rick Hasen states, “Even putting aside the substance, there’s a huge question about whether Trump can direct the EAC to do anything.”
Critics claim the order could shift power from states to federal oversight, but constitutional authority calls for state control over election processes.
Despite legal debates and opposition, President Trump’s executive order represents a decisive turn toward preserving the sanctity of U.S. elections.
Whether these measures withstand the legal tests ahead or compel significant reform remains to be seen.
However, for those committed to protecting American democracy, this order steps boldly forward against potential voter fraud.
Trump signs executive order that will overhaul the US elections, including requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and demanding that all ballots be received by Election Day
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