Trump Signs Executive Order to Require Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration

President Donald Trump has signed a significant executive order aimed at tightening voter registration standards in the U.S., which includes a requirement for documentary proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. This order seeks to cut federal funding to states that do not comply with these new standards and empowers the Department of Justice to prosecute alleged election crimes more vigorously. Critics argue that the order may disenfranchise millions of voters and is legally questionable, as it oversteps the authority granted to Congress and states regarding election laws. Proponents, including Trump, assert that the measures are necessary to combat election fraud and ensure fair elections. The order also limits the acceptance of mail-in ballots received after Election Day and includes provisions for updating voting equipment security standards. Legal challenges to the order are expected, as similar measures have been blocked by courts in the past.