Trump calls elections rigged and stolen, warns US must fix system or lose country
US President Donald Trump warned that unless major reforms are introduced, including stricter voter identification requirements and limits on mail-in ballots, the United States risks political collapse if the system is not overhauled.
US President Donald Trump has renewed his repeated claims that American elections are rigged and stolen while calling for sweeping changes to rules that he says are necessary to restore public trust.
He warned that unless major reforms are introduced, including stricter voter identification requirements and limits on mail-in ballots, the United States risks political collapse if the system is not overhauled.
In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, he wrote, "America’s elections are rigged, stolen, and a laughingstock all over the world. We are either going to fix them, or we won’t have a country any longer."
He called on Republican lawmakers and supporters to fight for his proposed changes, framing them as essential to restoring trust in the electoral process. He has repeatedly made similar claims since losing the 2020 presidential election, despite courts finding no evidence of fraud.
TRUMP PUSHES STRICTER VOTING RULES
In his post, Trump outlined three main demands under what he called the "Save America Act."
First, he said all voters should be required to present government-issued photo identification before casting a ballot. Second, he called for proof of US citizenship to be mandatory at the time of voter registration. Third, he urged an end to most mail-in voting, allowing it only in limited cases such as illness, disability, military service, or travel.
The US President believes these measures would prevent fraud and restore public confidence. Several US states already require voter ID, though the type of identification accepted varies widely.
Trump’s latest remarks follow comments he made in a recent interview in which he urged Republicans to "nationalise" and "take over" voting processes in at least 15 locations, though he did not name them.
Those remarks sparked controversy, with many warning that federal control of local elections could threaten the independence of state and county election authorities.
Under the US Constitution, states are primarily responsible for running elections, though Congress can set certain standards.
DEMOCRATS PUSH BACK
Democratic leaders were quick to condemn Trump’s statements. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused him of trying to manipulate the system for political gain.
"What Donald Trump wants to do is try to nationalise the election. Translation: Steal it. And we’re not going to let it happen," Jeffries said in an interview with CNN.
Jeffries said Democrats had already blocked Republican efforts to redraw congressional maps in ways he described as unfair and had opposed attempts to expand federal control over security forces and election administration.
According to US election data and court rulings, no evidence has emerged to support claims of fraud in recent national polls. More than 60 lawsuits challenging the 2020 election results were dismissed or withdrawn.
US President Donald Trump has renewed his repeated claims that American elections are rigged and stolen while calling for sweeping changes to rules that he says are necessary to restore public trust.
He warned that unless major reforms are introduced, including stricter voter identification requirements and limits on mail-in ballots, the United States risks political collapse if the system is not overhauled.
In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, he wrote, "America’s elections are rigged, stolen, and a laughingstock all over the world. We are either going to fix them, or we won’t have a country any longer."
He called on Republican lawmakers and supporters to fight for his proposed changes, framing them as essential to restoring trust in the electoral process. He has repeatedly made similar claims since losing the 2020 presidential election, despite courts finding no evidence of fraud.
TRUMP PUSHES STRICTER VOTING RULES
In his post, Trump outlined three main demands under what he called the "Save America Act."
First, he said all voters should be required to present government-issued photo identification before casting a ballot. Second, he called for proof of US citizenship to be mandatory at the time of voter registration. Third, he urged an end to most mail-in voting, allowing it only in limited cases such as illness, disability, military service, or travel.
The US President believes these measures would prevent fraud and restore public confidence. Several US states already require voter ID, though the type of identification accepted varies widely.
Trump’s latest remarks follow comments he made in a recent interview in which he urged Republicans to "nationalise" and "take over" voting processes in at least 15 locations, though he did not name them.
Those remarks sparked controversy, with many warning that federal control of local elections could threaten the independence of state and county election authorities.
Under the US Constitution, states are primarily responsible for running elections, though Congress can set certain standards.
DEMOCRATS PUSH BACK
Democratic leaders were quick to condemn Trump’s statements. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accused him of trying to manipulate the system for political gain.
"What Donald Trump wants to do is try to nationalise the election. Translation: Steal it. And we’re not going to let it happen," Jeffries said in an interview with CNN.
Jeffries said Democrats had already blocked Republican efforts to redraw congressional maps in ways he described as unfair and had opposed attempts to expand federal control over security forces and election administration.
According to US election data and court rulings, no evidence has emerged to support claims of fraud in recent national polls. More than 60 lawsuits challenging the 2020 election results were dismissed or withdrawn.