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Trump's Election Army Faces Schumer Probe, SAVE Act Criticized

5/11/2026

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President Donald Trump announced an “Election Integrity Army” to counter alleged Democratic voter suppression before the 2026 midterms.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer formed a task force with former Attorney General Eric Holder and lawyer Marc Elias to probe Republican election interference.
Critics, including the Wall Street Journal editorial board, say the SAVE America Act would add ID and residency-proof rules that could disenfranchise voters, especially women who change surnames.

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President Donald Trump announced an “Election Integrity Army” to counter alleged Democratic voter suppression before the 2026 midterms.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer formed a task force with former Attorney General Eric Holder and lawyer Marc Elias to probe Republican election interference.
Critics, including the Wall Street Journal editorial board, say the SAVE America Act would add ID and residency-proof rules that could disenfranchise voters, especially women who change surnames.