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Trump renews voter ID push as midterms approach
Donald Trump wants Congress to pass a law about voting rules.
The law would require voters to show photo identification.
It would also require voters to prove they are US citizens.
Trump asked Republicans to support the plan before the midterm elections.
Republican candidate Darlene Graham said she supports the bill.
She also said she might support ending the Senate filibuster to pass it.
Trump said Democrats oppose these voting requirements, but the article does not include a Democratic response.
He urged voters to treat the election as if he were personally on the ballot.
Donald Trump called for passage of the Save America Act at a Republican rally in South Carolina.
The proposal would require voters to show photo identification and proof of US citizenship.
Trump said the Supreme Court had delivered a related victory but legislation was needed to make requirements permanent.
Republican Senate candidate Darlene Graham endorsed the bill and said she would support ending the Senate filibuster if necessary.
Trump linked the proposal to November’s midterm elections and warned that Democratic control could threaten his policies.
- Who
- US President Donald Trump, Republican Senate candidate Darlene Graham, and Republican and Democratic lawmakers.
- What
- Trump renewed his call for the Save America Act, which would require photo identification and proof of US citizenship to vote.
- Where
- At a Republican rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; the political debate concerns elections across the United States.
- When
- The call was made on Friday ahead of the November midterm elections.
- Why
- Trump said the requirements would defend elections and argued Republicans need to retain congressional control to pursue their policies.
Trump and Republican supporters
Democratic position described by Trump
Voter identification and citizenship proof
Trump and Republican supporters
Trump and Graham support requiring voters to show photo identification and proof of US citizenship.
Democratic position described by Trump
Trump repeatedly accused Democrats of opposing voter identification and proof-of-citizenship requirements; the article gives no detailed Democratic response.
Election rules and midterms
Trump and Republican supporters
Trump said the requirements would help defend elections and urged Republicans to win decisively in November.
Democratic position described by Trump
Trump said Democratic control of Congress could threaten his border, tax and other domestic policies; no Democratic explanation of its position is provided.
Senate filibuster
Trump and Republican supporters
Graham said she would support ending the filibuster if that were necessary to pass the Save America Act.
Democratic position described by Trump
The article does not state a Democratic position on ending the filibuster.
Key facts
- Proposed legislation
- Save America Act
- Photo identification
- The proposal would require every voter to present identification carrying a photograph.
- Citizenship requirement
- The proposal would require voters to provide proof of US citizenship.
- Trump’s court claim
- Trump said his administration had secured a Supreme Court victory on the issue, but provided no details about the ruling.
- Republican support
- Darlene Graham said the Save America Act was the first bill she had co-sponsored.
- Filibuster
- Graham said she would support ending the Senate filibuster if needed to pass the legislation.
- Election context
- Trump presented the proposal as part of the Republican campaign to retain control of Congress in November.
Quotes
Darlene Graham
Republican Senate candidate endorsed by Trump
“Finally, we must pass the Save America Act to defend our sacred American elections.”
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“If you need an ID to check out a library book, you definitely need one to vote.”
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Sources
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