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Elon Musk Lauds Fetterman's Surprising Support for Voter ID

2/11/2026

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Musk Backs Fetterman

Elon Musk, billionaire, praised Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for supporting voter ID laws, calling it "Awesome" on X.
Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) now endorses requiring ID to vote, aligning with Republicans backing the SAVE Act.
The move signals a shift in Democratic stance on voter ID, a divisive issue in Congress.
The SAVE Act faces opposition from Senate Democrats, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calling it Jim Crow 2.0.

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Jeffries Opposes Voter Suppression

Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader (D-N.Y.), labeled the SAVE America Act voter suppression.
The act would require citizenship proof and voter ID for registration, per Democrats.
Schumer called it “Jim Crow 2.0” and warned it would harm marginalized groups.
In the Senate, the SAVE America Act faces a filibuster obstacle and may not pass.

History

Historical Context

The Voting Rights Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on August 6, aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting, particularly in Southern states where over 50% of Black voters were disenfranchised. This landmark legislation marked a significant shift in federal oversight of elections, responding to civil rights activism and the violent suppression of voter registration efforts, notably during the Selma marches.

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Musk Backs Fetterman

Elon Musk, billionaire, praised Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for supporting voter ID laws, calling it "Awesome" on X.
Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) now endorses requiring ID to vote, aligning with Republicans backing the SAVE Act.
The move signals a shift in Democratic stance on voter ID, a divisive issue in Congress.
The SAVE Act faces opposition from Senate Democrats, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calling it Jim Crow 2.0.

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