Trump seeks anti-voting riders in defense bill, citing SAVE America Act

Trump claimed the Pentagon wants congressional Republicans to add anti-voting provisions from the SAVE America Act to a multibillion-dollar defense bill, a move not confirmed by the DOD and likely to face Senate resistance. The SAVE America Act would impose strict voting restrictions—such as proof of citizenship to register and photo ID to vote and limits on mail voting—and could disenfranchise millions. Past attempts to attach the act to reconciliation bills have stalled, with lawmakers and the parliamentarian flagging that it is policy, not budgetary, in nature. Trump has repeatedly floated using the military in elections, and his latest demand comes as his broader strategy to push the act through Congress persists.