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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joe Sommerlad

Trump to issue ‘unconstitutional’ executive order mandating voter ID for elections

President Donald Trump has pledged to issue an executive order preventing people from voting in U.S. elections unless they present valid identification, a move that is likely to be challenged in court as unconstitutional.

“Voter I.D. Must Be Part of Every Single Vote,” the president posted on Truth Social on Saturday. “NO EXCEPTIONS! I Will Be Doing An Executive Order To That End!!! Also, No Mail-In Voting, Except For Those That Are Very Ill, And The Far Away Military. USE PAPER BALLOTS ONLY!!!”

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