Trump Accuses Democrats of Cheating, Presses for Voter ID and Proof of Citizenship

Trump Accuses Democrats of Cheating, Presses for Voter ID and Proof of Citizenship

Trump claims Democrats block voter ID and proof-of-citizenship measures, invoking a Senate fight over the Republican-backed SAVE Act.

Richard Miniter
First Published: September 6, 2026, 9:16 AM ET

Donald J. Trump accused Democrats of cheating in elections and demanded they back voter identification and proof-of-citizenship requirements. Trump made the charge in a post that ties into a stalled fight over voting rules in Congress.