Trump Calls on Congress to Pass SAVE America Act With Photo ID, Citizenship Proof

Trump Calls on Congress to Pass SAVE America Act With Photo ID, Citizenship Proof

Trump backs voter ID and proof-of-citizenship rules under the SAVE America Act, a federal bill critics say could burden millions of eligible voters.

Richard Miniter
First Published: September 7, 2026, 9:57 AM ET

— Donald J. Trump renewed his push for a federal election bill requiring every voter to show photo identification and proof of citizenship, escalating pressure on lawmakers to act.

The SAVE America Act would require voters to provide proof of citizenship and photo identification to register, according to bbc. Trump has repeatedly pressed lawmakers to pass the measure, according to democracydocket.

Here is the full post on truthsocial: “THE SAVE AMERICA ACT: 1. ALL VOTERS MUST SHOW PHOTO I.D. (IDENTIFICATION!). 2. ALL VOTERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP.” on September 7, 2026 at 9:52 AM ET.

President Donald J. Trump called on Congress in Washington D.C.
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President Donald J. Trump called on Congress in Washington D.C.

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This is Trump’s 1st message released today, and the last post was 11 hours ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 18 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 148 of his 636 posts over the last 30 days classified as Elections posts.

Voters seeking guidance on the measure can review its registration requirements and documentation rules, according to vote. The White House has published its own summary of the proposal, according to whitehouse.gov.

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