Trump says ‘SAVE AMERICA ACT MUST BE PASSED’ — He’s absolutely right

Published May 22, 2026 6:00am ET



President Donald Trump said it simply in a Truth Social post a few days ago: “THE SAVE AMERICA ACT MUST BE PASSED, NOW.”

He’s right, of course. The SAVE America Act is a crucial piece of election integrity legislation. It would require that states obtain documentary proof of U.S. citizenship before allowing a would-be voter to register, and that registered voters produce a photo ID to verify they are who they say they are when voting.

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