President Trump’s opponents, most of whom have never seen a local problem they didn’t think a national effort could solve, are suddenly proclaiming their devotion to the cause of federalism. This is in response to Trump’s recent suggestions that he would like to “nationalize the voting” in future elections, which prompted the usual tiresome comparisons of Trump to a banana republic dictator dedicated to stealing elections.
The president has brought attention to an important issue: the need for voter ID. The fact thathis Democratic critics are so vociferously against it is telling.
As the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act languishes in the Senate amid partisan gridlock, Democrats are united in their opposition to all efforts to bolster election integrity. This bill, which passed the House in April 2025, would mandate documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voter registration and ensure only eligible Americans cast ballots. Yet Senate Democrats, led by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, have stonewalled it, requiring 60 votes to break a filibuster they seem eager to maintain.
Elections are the cornerstone of self-governance, and without verifiable safeguards, that foundation crumbles. Requiring a photo ID or proof of citizenship to vote is no more burdensome than showing ID to board a plane, buy alcohol, or open a bank account. Voter ID deters fraud, such as noncitizens voting illegally, which becomes harder to detect in loosely regulated sys
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