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Trump says he will issue executive order to get voter-ID requirements before midterms [View all]

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Source: CNBC

Published Fri, Feb 13 2026 4:51 PM EST Updated 2 Hours Ago

President Donald Trump on Friday said he will issue an executive order "shortly" laying out the "legal reasons" for national voter-identification requirements. Trump, in posts late Friday to Truth Social, said he wants voter-ID laws implemented for the 2026 midterm elections, even though legislation mandating them appears poised to stall in Congress.

"The Democrats refuse to vote for Voter I.D., or Citizenship. The reason is very simple -- They want to continue to cheat in Elections," Trump posted to Truth Social.

"This was not what our Founders desired. I have searched the depths of Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted on this subject, and will be presenting an irrefutable one in the very near future. There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!" he continued.

In a second post, published minutes after the first, Trump said, "If we can't get it through Congress, there are Legal reasons why this SCAM is not permitted. I will be presenting them shortly, in the form of an Executive Order."

Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/13/trump-congress-voter-id-midterms.html

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Trump says he will issue executive order to get voter ID requirements before midterms

Published Fri, Feb 13 2026 4:51 PM EST Updated 8 Min Ago

President Donald Trump on Friday said he will "shortly" issue an executive order laying out the "legal reasons" for national voter-identification requirements.

Trump, in posts late Friday to Truth Social, said he wants voter-ID laws implemented for the 2026 midterm elections, even though legislation mandating them appears poised to stall in Congress.

"The Democrats refuse to vote for Voter I.D., or Citizenship. The reason is very simple -- They want to continue to cheat in Elections," Trump posted to Truth Social.

"This was not what our Founders desired. I have searched the depths of Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted on this subject, and will be presenting an irrefutable one in the very near future. There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!" he continued.

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Trump says he will issue executive order to get voter-ID requirements before midterms [View all] BumRushDaShow Feb 13 OP

Doesn't work like that....... Lovie777 Feb 13 #1

Different effect Lithos Feb 13 #21

Either way, we MUST educate the public and especially the MEDIA. That is not how EOs work. Bluetus Feb 13 #31

I like your words, which are true. chouchou Feb 13 #34

Yes, nicely defined Roy Rolling Feb 14 #39

And I should have mentioned the big 2 Bluetus Feb 14 #43

Executive orders are worthless for making laws about elections MacKasey Feb 13 #2

all laws or orders are as effective as the ability to enforce them quakerboy Feb 13 #24

Yes. All the arguments in here about how its unconstitutional, so it won't happen, are naive. LiberalLovinLug Feb 14 #46

What if the SC's six sycophants BlueKota Feb 13 #28

He has "searched the depths of Legal Arguments" livetohike Feb 13 #3

Right! If his sycophantic "aides" in legal matters didn't tell him Justice matters. Feb 14 #37

The federal government does not control state elections or id requirements for the states... wcmagumba Feb 13 #4

Let's think positive. He may, well, you know. twodogsbarking Feb 13 #5

I know for sure, from all my friends here that what TSF is saying is bluestarone Feb 13 #6

"researched the depths of legal arguments not yet articulated or vetted." onenote Feb 13 #7

No there won't. Shut the fuck up, Donnie. paleotn Feb 13 #8

Impotent POTUS says what? Fiendish Thingy Feb 13 #9

unfortunately voter ID is popular. just what kind is the sticking point. here in hawaii one has to provide ID to msongs Feb 13 #10

Here in Philly BumRushDaShow Feb 13 #14

In January, trump's March executive order on elections was struck down LetMyPeopleVote Feb 13 #11

The Constitution blocks presidents from changing election rules. LetMyPeopleVote Feb 13 #12

It takes one to know one Puppyjive Feb 13 #13

Just like it's the Gulf of America whether Congress wants it or not. JohnnyRingo Feb 13 #15

Google uses it Polybius Feb 13 #20

Yeah, and fuck them for that. I've avoided using google since they capitulated to the orange POS POTUS LymphocyteLover Feb 13 #23

Same! n/t pazzyanne Feb 13 #32

What do you use for navigation? Polybius Feb 15 #48

I use Apple Maps for directions on my phone, of course Apple has been just as bad as Google in LymphocyteLover Feb 15 #49

Google has monopoly suits against them. JohnnyRingo Feb 14 #41

It might not work that way but this will be his rationale for having ICE disrupt elections in Blue states and cities. ChicagoTeamster Feb 13 #16

Judgment is coming, Mr. Trump Prairie Gates Feb 13 #17

"...laying out the 'legal reasons' for national voter-identification requirements." BaronChocula Feb 13 #18

Trump could not possibly have written that post. There are far too many multi syllable words in it. flashman13 Feb 13 #19

Stephen Miller must be blowing smoke up his ass again Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 13 #22

I have searched the depths of Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted on this subject, 3825-87867 Feb 13 #25

Whatever Happened to STATES RIGHTS Mr.Bee Feb 13 #26

Basically it's republican rights Tree Lady Feb 14 #38

The Sharpie he uses to sign it will be worth more than the EO. He ought to read the Constitution. Vinca Feb 13 #27

He thinks he is a king.... His dementia is getting worse. ashredux Feb 13 #29

Prepare for disruption of mid-term elections. thought crime Feb 13 #30

if this passes we need a GoFund Me to raise money to gopiscrap Feb 13 #33

How Would This Not Violate The 10th Amendment? DallasNE Feb 13 #35

It's a tantrum response to Thune telling him they don't have the votes to nuke the filibuster pat_k Feb 14 #36

The Feds have no authority in elections Blumancru Feb 14 #40

"Quiet! QUIET!! Piggy!!!" maxrandb Feb 14 #42

"I have searched the depths of Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted on this subject, and... Ol Janx Spirit Feb 14 #44

MaddowBlog-Trump falsely claims that the U.S. is 'the only country that has mail-in ballots' LetMyPeopleVote Feb 14 #45

Voter ID bromeando Feb 14 #47