Trump to Establish New Rules for the U.S. Election System

On February 5, he announced the "Save America" election proposal:

"All voters must present a voter identification document;

All voters must present proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote;

Mail-in voting is prohibited (except for those who are ill, disabled, military personnel, or have mobility issues)."

He called on:

"The U.S. elections are manipulated and stolen, becoming a laughingstock around the world. We either fix the election system, or this country will cease to exist. I call on all Republicans to fight for our position."

Trump's election measures have become the core focus of the ongoing debate in the U.S. regarding election security and voting rights:

Requiring voters to present a photo ID at the polls. Supporters argue that it is a necessary measure to prevent voter fraud and ensure the integrity of the election; opponents claim it unnecessarily restricts the voting rights of minority groups, low-income individuals, and the elderly.

Presenting proof of citizenship during registration: requiring citizens to provide documents proving their citizenship (such as a passport or birth certificate) when registering to vote. Supporters believe it can prevent non-citizens from voting; opponents point out that non-citizens voting in the U.S. is extremely rare, and this measure would create barriers for legitimate citizens (especially minorities and young people).

Strictly limiting mail-in voting: restricting mail-in ballots (absentee ballots) to specific groups. Supporters believe large-scale mail-in voting can lead to fraud; opponents argue that it deprives many voters (especially working individuals and those living in remote areas) of the convenience of voting, and there is no evidence linking mail-in voting to systemic fraud.

The proposal announced by Trump should be seen as a highly politicized list of election reform policies, representing the core positions of a faction within the Republican Party (led by Trump) on election rules. The actual implementation of these measures occurs at the state level, sparking intense partisan disputes and legal battles, with the core controversy being how to balance the prevention of (alleged) election fraud and the protection of citizens' voting rights.

Trump has placed great emphasis on this, elevating the reform of election rules to a matter of national survival ("We either fix the election system, or this country will cease to exist"). It aims to learn from the lessons of the previous election (claiming election fraud), ensuring the Republican Party's advantage in both the House and Senate in the midterms, and winning in 2028 to ensure the continuity of his MAGA policy. At the same time, there is also a fear of being held accountable.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1856347409473536/

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