Trump Announces Executive Order for Voter ID Requirement in Every Vote
US President pushes for stricter voting measures, aiming to end mail-in ballots and electronic voting machines.
US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to issue an executive order requiring voter identification for every vote cast in the country.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump emphasized that "Voter I.D. Must Be Part of Every Single Vote.
NO EXCEPTIONS!" He also reiterated his opposition to mail-in voting, except for those who are very ill or serving in the military far from their homes.Trump's proposal is rooted in his ongoing skepticism towards the US electoral system and his unsubstantiated claims of widespread election fraud in the 2020 elections.
Despite lacking evidence, Trump and his Republican allies have repeatedly suggested that non-citizens vote, a claim debunked by facts indicating such occurrences are rare and illicit.The president has long advocated for the elimination of electronic voting machines, favoring the use of paper ballots and hand counts.
However, election officials have voiced concerns over the inefficiency, costliness, and reduced accuracy of manual counting compared to machine-based vote tabulation.In August, Trump pledged an executive order to ban mail-in ballots and electronic voting machines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
It remains uncertain whether such a measure can be constitutionally enacted, given that federal elections are overseen by states.The upcoming November 2026 elections will serve as a nationwide referendum on Trump's policies since his return to office in January.
Democrats aim to regain control over the House and Senate to counteract Trump's domestic agenda.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump emphasized that "Voter I.D. Must Be Part of Every Single Vote.
NO EXCEPTIONS!" He also reiterated his opposition to mail-in voting, except for those who are very ill or serving in the military far from their homes.Trump's proposal is rooted in his ongoing skepticism towards the US electoral system and his unsubstantiated claims of widespread election fraud in the 2020 elections.
Despite lacking evidence, Trump and his Republican allies have repeatedly suggested that non-citizens vote, a claim debunked by facts indicating such occurrences are rare and illicit.The president has long advocated for the elimination of electronic voting machines, favoring the use of paper ballots and hand counts.
However, election officials have voiced concerns over the inefficiency, costliness, and reduced accuracy of manual counting compared to machine-based vote tabulation.In August, Trump pledged an executive order to ban mail-in ballots and electronic voting machines ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
It remains uncertain whether such a measure can be constitutionally enacted, given that federal elections are overseen by states.The upcoming November 2026 elections will serve as a nationwide referendum on Trump's policies since his return to office in January.
Democrats aim to regain control over the House and Senate to counteract Trump's domestic agenda.
