President Trump just delivered on his promise to secure America’s elections.
The Left never saw the sweeping changes coming that would transform how voting works across the nation.
And Donald Trump blindsided Democrats with one executive order that left Chuck Schumer scrambling to block it in court.
Trump signs landmark election integrity order targeting non-citizen voting and mail ballot deadlines
President Donald Trump signed a comprehensive executive order on March 25 titled “Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections” that takes direct aim at issues conservatives have raised for years.
The sweeping order requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and stops the counting of mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day.
“This country is so sick because of the election, the fake elections and the bad elections, and I’m going to straighten it out one way or the other,” Trump declared during the signing ceremony.
In the executive order, Trump highlighted how the United States “now fails to enforce basic and necessary election protections employed by modern, developed nations,” noting that even countries like India and Brazil use biometric databases for voter identification while America “largely relies on self-attestation for citizenship.”
One of the most significant measures requires the Election Assistance Commission to update its national mail voter registration form within 30 days to demand “documentary proof of United States citizenship.”
The order defines acceptable documents as a U.S. passport, REAL ID-compliant identification, official military ID, or other valid government-issued photo identification that confirms citizenship status.
The Department of Homeland Security must ensure state and local officials have access to systems for verifying citizenship status of registered voters without payment of fees.
Democrats rush to court as loopholes close
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) quickly saw a left-wing group, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), file suit against the Trump administration to block President Trump’s action.
The lawsuit reflects Democrats’ panic over provisions that could dramatically change how states manage their voter rolls and verify eligibility.
In addition to citizenship verification, the executive order takes direct aim at the practice of counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day.
Trump’s order cites federal laws that establish a uniform Election Day (2 U.S.C. 7 and 3 U.S.C. 1) and specifically references a recent Fifth Circuit ruling in Republican National Committee v. Wetzel that these statutes set “the day by which ballots must be both cast by voters and received by state officials.”
The order directs the Attorney General to “take all necessary action to enforce” these provisions against states that count absentee or mail-in ballots received after Election Day.
Trump compared late ballot counting to “allowing persons who arrive 3 days after Election Day, perhaps after a winner has been declared, to vote in person at a former voting precinct, which would be absurd.”
The executive order also directs the Department of Homeland Security to review each state’s voter registration list against federal immigration databases, an action which is to be done in coordination with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Within 90 days, the Secretary of Homeland Security must provide the Attorney General with “complete information on all foreign nationals who have indicated on any immigration form that they have registered or voted.”
The order prioritizes prosecution of non-citizens who register or vote illegally, directing the Attorney General to coordinate with state attorneys general to assist with “review and prosecution of aliens unlawfully registered to vote or casting votes.”
Sweeping changes to secure American elections
Trump’s order goes beyond citizenship verification and mail-in ballot deadlines to address several other election security concerns.
The Election Assistance Commission must amend its Voluntary Voting System Guidelines to ensure voting systems provide a “voter-verifiable paper record to prevent fraud or mistake” and avoid using barcodes or QR codes in the vote counting process.
The order requires a review and potential re-certification of voting systems under these new standards within 180 days, with previous certifications potentially being rescinded.
The executive order explicitly requires the Department of Homeland Security to “prevent all non-citizens from being involved in the administration of any Federal election, including by accessing election equipment, ballots, or any other relevant materials.”
Democrat opposition centers on claims that these measures will restrict voting access, but the executive order frames its purpose differently, stating: “Free, fair, and honest elections unmarred by fraud, errors, or suspicion are fundamental to maintaining our constitutional Republic.”
Trump’s order points out that countries like Denmark and Sweden “sensibly limit mail-in voting to those unable to vote in person and do not count late-arriving votes regardless of the date of postmark.”
The order also rescinds any actions taken under Biden’s Executive Order 14019, “Promoting Access to Voting,” which Trump had previously revoked on his first day in office.
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s office will play a crucial role in enforcing these new directives, especially provisions requiring information-sharing agreements with state election officials.
Americans overwhelmingly support common-sense election integrity measures like requiring proof of citizenship and ending the counting of late-arriving ballots.
Democrats’ aggressive opposition to these basic security measures raises serious questions about their commitment to ensuring only eligible citizens participate in our elections.
Unmuzzled News will keep you up-to-date on any developments to this ongoing story.
