Trump Signs Executive Order to Combat Illegal Voting and Secure Elections

Executive Order on Election Integrity

• 🎯 The executive order is described as the farthest reaching executive action in history aimed at securing elections.
• 🗳️ It seeks to cut down on illegal immigrants on voter rolls by utilizing Department of Homeland Security data.
• 📝 A citizenship question will be included on the federal voting form for the first time.

Federal Funding and Prosecution

• 💰 The order instructs the EAC to cut federal funding to states that do not take reasonable steps to secure their elections.
• ⚖️ It calls on the Department of Justice to vigorously prosecute election crimes, especially in states not in compliance with federal election integrity laws.

Addressing Election Fraud

• 🚫 The order aims to combat election fraud and ensure fair elections.
• 🔍 It includes provisions for cracking down on and investigating foreign interference in elections.
• 🔄 The order revokes President Biden's Executive Order 14019, which was described as weaponizing government to corrupt the election process.
• ✨ The administration believes these steps are crucial for ensuring election security.