Trump says only 'cheating' explains opposition to SAVE Act, calls out GOP holdouts
WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump intensified his campaign for the SAVE America Act on Monday, June 29, arguing that a Supreme Court decision involving voting rights has made the legislation "more important than ever."
In a Truth Social post, Trump renewed his call for Congress to approve the bill, asserting that only "cheating" explains opposition to its core election security provisions.
He also singled out five Republican senators he said must support the legislation as the Senate prepares for another round of debate.
Trump renews SAVE Act push
Reacting to the Supreme Court's decision, Trump argued that election safeguards should now become an immediate legislative priority.
He maintained that the ruling highlighted the need for Congress to establish uniform federal election standards ahead of future national contests.
"In light of the tremendous loss in the Supreme Court today concerning Voter's Rights," Trump wrote, the SAVE America Act is "more important than ever to pass."
The president reiterated three provisions he described as essential: mandatory photo identification for all voters, documentary proof of US citizenship before voting, and restrictions on mail-in ballots except in cases involving illness, disability, military deployment or travel.
President targets Senate Republicans
Trump also increased pressure on Senate Republicans who have not publicly committed to supporting the measure.
Naming Sens Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, Thom Tillis, Bill Cassidy and Mitch McConnell, the president urged them to vote for the legislation, declaring there could be "no more excuses."
He argued there was "no excuse for a politician, or otherwise, to be against" the bill's requirements and claimed, "There is only one reason to oppose - CHEATING!"
The House of Representatives has already approved the SAVE America Act, but the proposal continues to face an uncertain future in the Senate, where Republican leaders have yet to secure enough votes to move it forward.
Election debate takes center stage
Trump framed the legislation as part of a broader political battle heading into the 2026 midterm elections, arguing that stronger voter verification measures are necessary to protect public confidence in elections.
The president also linked the debate to his recent criticism of what he describes as a growing "Communist Movement" within the Democratic Party, contending that Republicans should unite behind election security reforms before voters head to the polls next year.
Supporters of the SAVE Act argue it would strengthen election integrity by standardizing identification requirements nationwide.
Opponents contend that some provisions could make voting more difficult for eligible citizens and have questioned whether Congress has the authority to impose several of the proposed federal requirements.
