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Trump Urges SAVE America Act After India Voter ID Query

8/18/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, citing India’s election system.
On August 17, 2026, Trump said over 646 million voted in India’s last election, under 1 % by mail, all with photo ID.
India’s Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar asked U.S. officials how elections could be held without a valid photo-identification card.
The Senate adjourned for a five-week recess earlier this month without advancing the bill.

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, citing India’s election system.
On August 17, 2026, Trump said over 646 million voted in India’s last election, under 1 % by mail, all with photo ID.
India’s Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar asked U.S. officials how elections could be held without a valid photo-identification card.
The Senate adjourned for a five-week recess earlier this month without advancing the bill.