Trump seeks to force voter ID for midterm elections

"US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he intended push through voter ID requirements for the November midterm elections. Held in the middle of a presidential term, midterm elections are usually regarded as a referendum on the sitting president's policies. Electoral rules are largely managed by individual states, not the federal government in Washington. Some states already mande photo ID to vote, while many others do not."

"and accused the Democrats of opposing voter identification because "they want to continue to cheat in elections," without providing evidence to support the claim. "There will be voter ID for the midterm elections, whether approved by Congress or not!" Trump said, giving no legal rationale to underpin his assertion. "If we can't get it through Congress, there are legal reasons why this SCAM is not permitted. I will be presenting them shortly, in the form of an executive order," Trump wrote."

"The US president did not go as far as explaining how he would go about imposing such rules, which critics contend would prevent millions of legitimate voters from participating in the vote. The Brennan Center for Justice found more than 21 million Americans lack easy access to such documents. In its analysis, the nonpartisan law and policy institute said it would "disenfranchise Americans of all ages," especially young people and ethnic minorities."

President Trump announced plans to push voter ID requirements for the November midterm elections and signaled an executive order if Congress does not approve. Midterm elections occur midway through a presidential term and are often regarded as a referendum on the incumbent’s policies. Electoral rules are largely managed by individual states; some already mandate photo ID while many do not. Trump accused Democrats of opposing voter identification because "they want to continue to cheat in elections," without providing evidence. Critics warn voter ID rules would prevent millions from voting; the Brennan Center found over 21 million Americans lack easy access to required documents. The Republican-backed SAVE America Act would require proof of citizenship to register and photo ID to vote; the House passed the bill but it faces a difficult path in the Senate.

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