Trump Overhauls US Elections

Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order to overhaul elections in the United States, requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections and demanding all ballots be received by Election Day. The order threatens to pull federal funding from states that do not comply and directs federal agencies like the United States — United States Department of Homeland Security, the United States — Social Security Administration, and the United States — United States Department of State to share data to identify non-citizens on voter rolls. It also calls on the United States — Election Assistance Commission to amend voting system guidelines, discouraging the use of barcodes and QR codes. This move is consistent with Donald Trump's long-standing claims of election fraud, particularly after his 2020 loss to Joe Biden. While supporters like Brad Raffensperger and Bryan Steil praised the order as a step towards election integrity, critics such as Jena Griswold, Joseph Morelle, and Marc Elias have called it unlawful and threatened legal action, citing the Constitution's grant of primary authority over elections to the states. Voting rights groups, including the Brennan Center for Justice, have expressed concerns that the requirement could disenfranchise millions of citizens. The United States — Republican National Committee has also launched an effort to probe voter registration list maintenance nationwide, aligning with the order's goals.