In State of Union, Trump lies about most restrictive voting bill in U.S. history
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Key Points:
- In his State of the Union address, President Trump demanded Congress pass the SAVE America Act, a highly restrictive voting bill, while exaggerating its provisions by falsely claiming it requires proof of citizenship to vote and bans no-excuse mail-in ballots.
- The bill would require documentary proof of citizenship at registration and photo ID at voting, likely disenfranchising millions, disproportionately affecting women who changed their last names, younger voters, and voters of color.
- Trump based his push for the bill on debunked claims of widespread voter fraud and noncitizen voting, framing the legislation as essential to protecting U.S. elections and his broader agenda.
- Voting rights advocates and Democrats condemned the bill as anti-voter legislation aimed at suppress
