Trump Cites India's Voter ID System to Promote SAVE America Act
President Donald Trump is holding up India's election system as a template for the US, urging Congress to pass the SAVE America Act. The bill would require proof of citizenship for federal voter registration and photo ID to vote. It remains stalled in the Senate as Republicans push stricter rules ahead of the November 3 midterms. Trump said in a Monday social media post that India's chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had asked officials how the US could vote without photo ID. He cited more than 646 million Indian voters, under 1% by mail, with ID required. Ambassador Sergio Gor shared a handshake photo with Kumar, backing Trump. 'We need to pass THE SAVE AMERICA ACT, now!' Trump said.
Key facts
- Trump cited India's election system as a model for the US.
- Trump pressed Congress to pass the SAVE America Act.
- The act would require proof of citizenship to register for federal elections and photo identification to vote.
- The measure has stalled in the Senate.
- Trump and Republican allies push for tighter election rules ahead of the November 3 midterms.
- Trump said India's chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar asked US officials how elections could be held without photo ID.
- More than 646 million people voted in India's last general election, with less than 1% by mail.
- US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor backed Trump's call and posted a photo with Kumar.
Entities
Artists
- Donald Trump
- Gyanesh Kumar
- Sergio Gor
Institutions
- U.S. Congress
- U.S. Senate
Locations
- United States
- India