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Trump Furious as Republicans Kill his Election Scheme

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Mar 12, 2026
A breakdown of the SAVE Act and its strict citizenship and ID rules that could disenfranchise many voters. A look at Senate procedure, why the filibuster and the 60-vote cloture rule matter, and John Thune’s political calculations. Coverage of MAGA pressure, Trump's demands, and which strategies may still be on the table as the bill falters.
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SAVE Act Would Federalize Elections And Disenfranchise Voters

  • The SAVE Act would impose strict federal ID and citizenship-document requirements that effectively shift election control from states to the federal government.
  • Michael Popok explains this would disenfranchise many, especially Black, Brown, women, and transgender voters who lack matching documents.
ANECDOTE

Voter Registration Depends On Sworn Declarations

  • Popok recounts how voter registration relies on sworn declarations of residency and citizenship enforced by criminal penalties.
  • He emphasizes historical trust in voters and that most registrations are made in good faith.
INSIGHT

Election Fraud Is Empirically Negligible

  • Empirical evidence shows election fraud is vanishingly rare, around 0.0001 percent, and can't change outcomes.
  • Popok cites studies, 70 court cases, audits, and FBI/state probes supporting minimal fraud rates.
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