Trump hints at unilateral nationwide voter ID for 2026 midterms

President Donald Trump suggested he would issue an executive order to impose a nationwide voter ID, require documentary proof of citizenship for registration, and ban mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterms, a move likely blocked by courts and potentially disenfranchising eligible voters. Democrats oppose the measures; the House-passed SAVE America Act would implement similar changes, while a 2025 executive order was blocked by a federal court, underscoring ongoing legal battles over voting rules and the role of states in administration.