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18 Aug 2026
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Trump cites India's voter ID system in push for SAVE America Act
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Trump cites India's voter ID system in push for SAVE America Act

✍️ The Indian Express 🗓 18 Aug 2026, 07:18 AM 👁 2
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Former President Donald Trump has highlighted India's photo‑ID system for voters as a model while advocating for the SAVE America Act, a proposed law that would require photo identification at polling stations across the United States.

Former President Donald Trump, speaking at a rally in Washington, D.C., reiterated his support for the SAVE America Act, a bipartisan bill that would mandate photo identification for all voters at polling places. The legislation, which has been introduced in both chambers of Congress, seeks to curb voter fraud and strengthen election security. Trump pointed to India’s voter ID system, where every registered elector receives a unique photo ID, as a successful model that could be adapted in the United States. While the bill has garnered attention from both sides of the aisle, opponents argue it could disenfranchise voters who lack ready access to identification. The debate continues as lawmakers weigh the potential impact on voter turnout and election integrity.
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