Trump Pushes SAVE America Act: Requires Citizenship Proof, Limits Mail Voting
Key Takeaways
- Requires proof of U.S. citizenship to vote, potentially disenfranchising millions.
- Trump positions the act as a top priority to preserve Republican majorities.
- Critics call it the largest restriction on voting access in U.S. history.
Act Demands Citizenship Proof
Trump made the SAVE America Act his No. 1 priority.
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The act mandates proof of U.S. citizenship to register and requires photo ID to vote.
It severely limits mail-in voting.
Requires Proof of Citizenship
More than 21 million voting-age Americans lack the documents needed to register.
An Axios analysis found more than 5 million would have to drive an hour or more to present documents.
The act shifts voter lists to DHS.
Opponents Call It Voter Suppression
The Senate remains divided.
“Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) criticized the SAVE America Act, saying it aims to restrict access to the vote and to favor Republicans rather than secure elections”
Democrats call it a voter suppression bill.
Votebeat described it as a modern-day poll tax.
Trump Same False Narratives
Trump pushes the act on false claims of widespread voter fraud.
The act also bans transgender athletes and gender-affirming care for trans youth.
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