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Trump Says He Will Issue Executive Order on Voter ID if Congress Fails to Act
President Donald Trump said Friday that he intends to issue an executive order requiring voter identification for the 2026 midterm elections if Congress does not pass legislation mandating such rules, according to multiple U.S. news reports.
Speaking shortly after the House of Representatives passed a GOP-backed election bill, known as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, Trump said there will be voter ID requirements “whether approved by Congress or not.”
He vowed to “present legal reasons” for such action in the form of an executive order should the Senate fail to advance the bill.
Under the House-passed legislation, voters would need to present government-issued photo identification at polling places and proof of citizenship to register for federal elections. The bill’s prospects in the Senate remain uncertain, with observers saying it may struggle to overcome procedural hurdles.
Trump framed his comments as a response to what he and supporters describe as a need to strengthen election integrity ahead of the midterms.
Critics argue that federal mandates on voter ID and proof of citizenship risk undermining state control over elections and could suppress turnout, while legal experts note that election administration is primarily a state responsibility under the Constitution.
