Trump's Executive Order on Election Overhaul

Former President Donald Trump signed an executive order mandating proof of citizenship for federal voter registration and requiring all ballots to be received by Election Day, as part of a major overhaul of US elections. The order threatens to withhold federal funding from non-compliant states and aims to address alleged election fraud, a claim Trump has frequently made without substantial evidence. The order has been compared to stricter voter ID systems in countries like India and Brazil, and it aligns with Trump's ongoing criticisms of mail-in voting. Critics argue that the order could disenfranchise millions of voters, particularly the estimated 9% of voting-age citizens lacking citizenship documentation. The move bypasses the proposed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which sought similar requirements, and is expected to face legal challenges given the states' authority over election rules. Trump's order also calls for federal agencies to collaborate with states in maintaining voter rolls and prosecuting election crimes.