Trump Says He Won’t Sign Any Bills Until SAVE America Act Reaches His Desk
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he will refuse to sign any other legislation until Congress passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE America Act, and sends it to his desk.
Trump made the announcement in a Truth Social post, arguing that requiring proof of citizenship and voter identification for elections is one of the most widely supported issues among American voters.
The president began by praising activist Scott Pressler, who has been urging Senate Republicans to push the bill forward and use the traditional talking filibuster to force a vote.
“Great job by hard working Scott Pressler on Fox and Friends talking about using the filibuster, or talking filibuster, in order to pass the SAVE America Act, an 88 percent issue with all voters,” Trump wrote.
Trump emphasized that he believes the legislation should take priority over all other issues currently before Congress.
“It supersedes everything else. Must go to the front of the line,” Trump wrote. “I, as president, will not sign other bills until this is passed.”
The president also made clear that he does not want a compromised version of the legislation passed in order to secure enough votes in the Senate.
“Not the watered down version. Go for the gold. Must show voter ID and proof of citizenship,” Trump wrote.
Trump added that the bill should also include limits on mail in voting, allowing it only in specific situations such as for members of the military or individuals dealing with illness, disability, or travel.
The legislation would require documentation proving citizenship before a person could register to vote and would mandate voter identification for federal elections.
Supporters say the measure would strengthen election security by ensuring that only U.S. citizens are able to participate in federal elections.
The SAVE America Act would also require voter registration data to be verified through the Department of Homeland Security and would direct states to routinely review voter rolls to ensure non citizens are not included.
The legislation also includes criminal penalties for state officials who knowingly register voters without proper documentation.
Supporters argue that the measure reflects the will of voters across the political spectrum who want stronger election safeguards.
Many prominent Democrats have opposed the bill, claiming that requiring documents such as passports or birth certificates could make it harder for some Americans to register to vote.