U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order tightening federal election controls, mandating proof of citizenship for voter registration. The move, part of Trump’s continued claims of electoral fraud, aims to reshape voting regulations ahead of upcoming elections. However, experts and rights groups have condemned the order as a potential suppression tactic that could disenfranchise millions of voters.
Legal and civil rights organisations have vowed to challenge the order in court, arguing that it undermines democratic participation. Critics see it as an abuse of presidential power, with concerns that stricter voter registration rules may disproportionately affect minority and low-income communities.
Trump, now in his second term, has never conceded his 2020 loss to Joe Biden and continues to push unproven claims of widespread election fraud. The new executive order reignites debates over voting rights and election integrity in the United States.
