WASHINGTON, D.C. February 18, 2026 — The White House on Thursday reinforced President Donald J. Trump’s longstanding call for voter identification requirements, stating that the vast majority of Americans agree voters should show ID to participate in U.S. elections.
In an official X post shared by the @WhiteHouse account, the administration highlighted the issue with a clear message: “It’s simple: President Trump, like the vast majority of Americans, thinks you need VOTER ID to be able to vote in American elections.”
The post features an image from White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s briefing on February 18, 2026, where she described voter ID as a “common sense policy that nearly 90% of the country agrees with.” Leavitt added: “The President thinks you should have an ID to vote in our nation’s elections, and I know the vast majority of Americans agree with him on that.”
The statement ties directly to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, a Republican-led bill that passed the House of Representatives earlier this month. The legislation would require:
– Documentary proof of U.S. citizenship (such as a passport or birth certificate) when registering to vote in federal elections.
– A government-issued photo ID to cast a ballot.
The bill aims to strengthen election integrity by preventing non-citizen voting and building public trust. Polling cited by the White House and Republican leaders consistently shows broad bipartisan support for voter ID laws, with approval rates often exceeding 80-90% across demographics, including Democrats, independents, and minority voters.
President Trump has repeatedly emphasized the issue, vowing that voter ID requirements will be in place for the 2026 midterms “whether approved by Congress or not,” and has floated the possibility of an executive order if the Senate does not advance the SAVE America Act.
White House officials have contrasted the policy with everyday requirements, noting that Americans already need ID to buy alcohol, board a plane, open a bank account, or even check out a library book.
Democrats have opposed the measure, arguing it could create barriers for some voters, though instances of non-citizen voting remain extremely rare according to available data.
The White House’s latest post comes amid ongoing efforts to pass the SAVE America Act through the Senate and reflects the Trump administration’s priority on securing elections following years of debates over mail-in voting and voter rolls.
This development underscores the administration’s commitment to what it calls “election integrity” as a cornerstone of American democracy.
Life News Agency will continue to monitor developments on the SAVE America Act and related election security measures.*
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