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Trump’s SAVE America Act Faces Backlash for Voter Suppression

2/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump promoted the SAVE America Act during the State of the Union address, drawing criticism from voting rights advocates and Democratic officials.
Critics say the bill would be among the most restrictive anti-voting measures in U.S. history, disproportionately harming women, rural voters, seniors, and low-income people.
Rep. Mike Levin and Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski say the proposal aims to suppress turnout amid Republican electoral struggles.

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U.S. President Donald Trump promoted the SAVE America Act during the State of the Union address, drawing criticism from voting rights advocates and Democratic officials.
Critics say the bill would be among the most restrictive anti-voting measures in U.S. history, disproportionately harming women, rural voters, seniors, and low-income people.
Rep. Mike Levin and Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski say the proposal aims to suppress turnout amid Republican electoral struggles.