‘America’s Elections Are Rigged, Stolen…’: Trump Calls To Save US Elections, Seeks Strict Voting Rules

US President Donald Trump renewed his call for sweeping election reforms in the United States on Sunday, alleging that the country's electoral system is flawed and urging Republican lawmakers to back a proposed legislation aimed at tightening voting rules.

In a social media post, Trump claimed that American elections were "rigged, stolen and a laughingstock" globally and warned that urgent changes were needed to restore confidence in the system.

He asked Republican leaders and supporters to push for the "Save America Act", a proposed bill currently being discussed in Congress.

"America's Elections are Rigged, Stolen, and a Laughingstock all over the World. We are either going to fix them, or we won't have a Country any longer. I am asking all Republicans to fight for the following: SAVE AMERICA ACT!," Trump wrote.

Push for stricter voter verification

Trump's remarks focused on introducing stricter voter identification and registration requirements. He said that voters should be required to provide proof of US citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections, arguing that such measures would strengthen election integrity.

The proposed "Save America Act" being discussed by Republicans in Congress seeks to make in-person proof of citizenship mandatory for voter registration in federal polls. Supporters of the bill say it would ensure that only eligible citizens participate in elections, while critics are likely to raise concerns about potential barriers to voter participation.

Trump also called for mandatory identification checks for voters, reiterating his long-standing demand for tighter verification procedures at polling stations.

Opposition to mail-in ballots

In his post, the US President also expressed strong opposition to the widespread use of mail-in ballots. He suggested that mail voting should be limited to emergency situations only, arguing that the system is vulnerable to misuse.

Mail-in voting became widely used in the United States during recent elections, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and has since remained a contentious issue in American politics. While supporters view it as a convenient and accessible voting method, critics, including Trump, have repeatedly questioned its reliability.

Trump's latest remarks are expected to intensify the ongoing political debate over election laws in the United States, with Republicans and Democrats continuing to differ sharply on the need for reforms and the direction such changes should take.