Trump says he will issue executive order to get voter-ID requirements before midterms [View all]

Last edited Fri Feb 13, 2026, 08:51 PM - Edit history (2)

Source: CNBC

Published Fri, Feb 13 2026 4:51 PM EST Updated 2 Hours Ago


President Donald Trump on Friday said he will issue an executive order "shortly" laying out the "legal reasons" for national voter-identification requirements. Trump, in posts late Friday to Truth Social, said he wants voter-ID laws implemented for the 2026 midterm elections, even though legislation mandating them appears poised to stall in Congress.

"The Democrats refuse to vote for Voter I.D., or Citizenship. The reason is very simple -- They want to continue to cheat in Elections," Trump posted to Truth Social.

"This was not what our Founders desired. I have searched the depths of Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted on this subject, and will be presenting an irrefutable one in the very near future. There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!" he continued.

In a second post, published minutes after the first, Trump said, "If we can't get it through Congress, there are Legal reasons why this SCAM is not permitted. I will be presenting them shortly, in the form of an Executive Order."

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