Trump Signs Executive Order Overhauling US Election Process

President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at overhauling the U.S. election process, which includes requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration and mandates that all ballots be received by Election Day. The order, reflecting Trump's claims of election fraud, directs federal agencies to collaborate with states in verifying voter eligibility and prosecuting election-related crimes, threatening federal funding cuts for non-compliant states. Critics, including voting rights organizations, have raised concerns that the proof of citizenship requirement could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters. The executive order aligns with the objectives of the Republican-backed SAVE Act, which has faced significant opposition. Trump's directive emphasizes increased enforcement against noncitizen voting, despite existing laws that already prohibit it. Overall, this action is expected to face immediate legal challenges and has sparked a significant political divide.