Former President Donald Trump has intensified his demands for Republicans to shut down the government if the House does not pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act), which would require proof of citizenship for voter registration. Trump's claim that Democrats are registering illegal voters en masse has been widely criticized and debunked, as non-citizen voting is already illegal in the U.S. The House is set to vote on a continuing resolution tied to the SAVE Act, but it faces significant opposition from both Democrats and some Republicans, raising doubts about its passage before government funding expires. Speaker Mike Johnson supports the SAVE Act but is cautious about Trump's all-or-nothing approach, which could lead to a politically damaging shutdown ahead of the November elections. Critics argue that the SAVE Act would suppress voter participation and that Trump's rhetoric is a ploy to justify potential election challenges. The ongoing debate highlights deep divisions within the GOP and the implications for upcoming elections.