WASHINGTON, D.C. February 11, 2026 – House Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) issued a strong statement on Wednesday emphasizing the need to protect the integrity of U.S. elections, asserting that “only Americans should decide American elections.”
The Speaker shared a short video clip alongside the message, which quickly gained traction on X, receiving hundreds of likes, reposts, and replies within hours. The post highlights ongoing Republican efforts to advance legislation aimed at strengthening voter eligibility verification, most notably referencing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act – a bill that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections.
Johnson’s statement comes amid renewed debate in Congress over election security measures following the 2024 election cycle and continued claims from conservative voices that non-citizen voting poses a risk to electoral outcomes – despite studies and election officials repeatedly finding non-citizen voting to be extremely rare.
The post sparked a polarized response in the replies:
– Supporters praised the message as “common sense” and called for immediate passage of related bills, with some urging the elimination of the Senate filibuster to advance “MAGA policies.”
– Critics countered that existing federal laws already prohibit non-citizens from voting in federal elections, accusing the post of promoting unnecessary fear or misinformation.
One reply captured the divide succinctly: “It’s simple: end the filibuster in the Senate and pass all MAGA policies now. Start with the SAVE America Act.” Another responded: “Of course Americans and only Americans vote in our elections. There are already laws on the books.”
Johnson, a constitutional law attorney and vocal advocate for election integrity reforms, has repeatedly pushed for stricter citizenship verification requirements. The SAVE Act, which passed the House in previous sessions but stalled in the Senate, remains a priority for many Republicans entering the new congressional term.
As debates over voting access and security continue, the Speaker’s post underscores the persistent partisan divide on how best to ensure elections reflect the will of American citizens alone.
(News based on public post by Speaker Mike Johnson on X, dated February 11, 2026)
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