World · 18 August 2026

Trump praises India’s voter ID system, hails it as a model for stricter US election rules

Donald Trump is pressing Congress to pass a law requiring proof of citizenship to register and photo ID to vote in US federal elections. He highlighted India's recent election, where 646 million voters all needed valid photo ID, as an example for America. The SAVE America Act has passed the House but faces strong opposition in the Senate.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 August 2026 at 2:50

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