Trump threatens an executive order to mandate voter IDs before elections

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 14, 2026 at 01:52 AM

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President Donald Trump has threatened to issue an executive order mandating voter identification requirements before elections, citing a lack of progress in Congress on the issue. The announcement, made via social media, follows the House of Representatives passing a bill requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, which faces challenges in the Senate. Trump claims "legal reasons" exist to support the executive order, though he did not specify them. Despite voter fraud being rare, Trump and Republican allies have repeatedly alleged widespread election rigging. This push for voter ID laws comes as Trump expresses concern about the upcoming midterm elections and the possibility of Democrats gaining control of Congress.

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