Trump Assumes Unheard-of Powers in Ordering Federal Overhaul of Elections
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President Trump signed an executive order claiming to 'protect election integrity,' drawing significant criticism for likely exceeding presidential authority and undermining democratic participation. Experts, including Jonathan Diaz from the Campaign Legal Center, argue that the order would introduce an onerous proof of citizenship requirement and drastically alter mail-in voting and voter registration. This executive action, part of wider Republican efforts to challenge voting rights, is seen as another attempt to disenfranchise millions of eligible American voters, reflecting a troubling trend in recent political maneuvers.
President Trump's recent executive order on election integrity has been criticized as an abuse of power, undermining democracy while promoting myths and restrictive voting measures.
Jonathan Diaz from the Campaign Legal Center argues that the order would impose burdensome citizenship requirements, fundamentally altering mail-in voting and voter registration processes.
The executive order represents a broader Republican assault on voting rights, compounded by measures like the SAVE Act which aim to disenfranchise American voters.
Experts assert that Trump's actions, in conjunction with other measures, reflect a dangerous trend in politicizing and restricting access to the electoral process.
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