US President Donald Trump has initiated major electoral reforms by signing an executive order aimed at tightening election security. The order mandates that only mail-in or absentee ballots received by Election Day will be counted and requires voters to prove their American citizenship. Additionally, it bans non-US citizens from contributing to election campaigns.
Trump cited India and Brazil as examples of nations implementing robust electoral safeguards, linking voter identification with biometric databases. He criticized the US for lacking similar measures, arguing that the current system relies too much on self-certification. He also questioned the inconsistency in ballot processing across different states.
Emphasizing the need for free, fair, and transparent elections, Trump stated that preventing fraud and irregularities is crucial to upholding democracy. His move has sparked political debate, with opponents raising concerns over voting accessibility and legal challenges expected in response to the order.
