New Executive Order on Voting Process
Ex-President Donald Trump has made some important reforms to the American election system. There has been a new executive order signed on Tuesday (U.S. time), requiring proof of citizenship for voting. Trump cited India and Brazil as examples of nations with stricter election procedures.
Trump's Rationale for Election Reforms
Trump reiterated the importance of election integrity and said that America is behind in adopting necessary protection measures compared to contemporary democracies.
- India and Brazil combine voter identification with biometric databases.
- Germany and Canada employ paper ballots for counting.
- The U.S. is dependent on self-certification of citizenship, which Trump considers to be defective.
Important Changes in the Election Process
The executive order identifies a number of significant changes, including:
- Mandatory Citizenship Documentation: Voters will be required to submit a U.S. passport or birth certificate for registration.
- Tighter Voting Laws: Only mail-in ballots received on Election Day will be tabulated.
- Campaign Contribution Bans: U.S. citizens will be banned from making contributions during elections.
At present, election officials in the U.S. count some mail-in ballots after Election Day. Trump, however, seeks to make these rules tighter to avoid possible discrepancies.
Trump's Concerns Over Election Integrity
Trump has been an advocate in the past of reforms in election processes, raising the call for transparency and integrity. Following the 2020 election, Trump questioned the authenticity of the outcomes repeatedly and made demands for tight controls to help avoid fraud.
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