Trump Orders Election Integrity, Security. Paper Record, Proof of Citizenship Required

President Donald Trump signed an executive order today that commands the enforcement of federal election laws that define the date and time of elections, when ballots are to be counted, and notably, requires that only U.S. citizens be permitted to vote in federal elections.

Most notably, the order requires a paper record for votes and forbids voting by barcode only. It also withholds federal funding from states that refuse to comply with federal statutes that regulate voting. Proof of citizenship will be required to vote.

No more will states be permitted to count ballots after Election Day.

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