Here is what Trump wants.
As President-elect Donald Trump continues to lead the charge for reforming America’s election system, his vision is clear: it’s time to restore integrity, transparency, and fairness to our democratic process. Speaking at a recent Fox Nation event in Long Island, Trump laid out his ambitious plan to overhaul how elections are conducted in the United States.
“We need to fix things in this country, especially our elections,” Trump declared, highlighting the need for reforms that have been overdue for decades. His proposed changes focus on ensuring that elections are fair, secure, and accessible to legal citizens. Trump’s plan includes a return to paper ballots, same-day voting, and voter ID requirements, alongside proof of citizenship to cast a ballot. He made it clear that these measures are essential to protect the integrity of the system and ensure that every vote counts.
Trump particularly criticized recent policies in California, where a law was passed prohibiting local governments from requiring voter ID at polling places. “In California, they’ve made it a crime to ask for voter ID. That’s how far they’ve gone,” he said, calling for nationwide reforms to protect voter integrity. Trump has long been a vocal opponent of mail-in voting, which he has argued opens the door for widespread fraud and manipulation. In fact, he has called for eliminating mail-in voting in favor of in-person, same-day voting and implementing strict voter ID laws across the nation.
Although critics have downplayed the concerns about mail-in voting, citing low instances of fraud, Trump’s call for paper ballots and in-person voting resonates with many Republicans, especially those who believe the COVID-era changes to voting processes have only increased confusion and mistrust. In 2020, for instance, Trump’s campaign filed multiple lawsuits to prevent the expansion of mail-in voting, calling it “dangerous” and claiming it led to a “rigged” election. However, as the 2024 election approaches, Trump has shifted his focus to ensuring early voting remains an option for his supporters while advocating for reforms that would make elections more secure.
Trump’s proposal to require voter identification and proof of citizenship is an attempt to safeguard the process, but critics argue it could disproportionately affect minority communities who may struggle with access to the necessary documents. Nevertheless, the overarching goal is to ensure that only legal citizens vote in our elections.
As the nation looks ahead to the 2024 election, Trump’s push for election reform is set to be one of the defining issues of his platform. Whether his proposals will gain traction at the federal level remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Trump is committed to ensuring that elections are fair, secure, and transparent, and he is determined to lead the charge for reform in the years to come.