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Trump Urges USPS to Send Ballots Only Verified Citizens

8/30/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged the USPS to mail ballots only to verified citizens.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin claimed up to 250,000 noncitizens are registered in four states.
Census Bureau reported 24,000 noncitizens voted illegally in 2020, though experts warned the methodology likely produced false positives.
SAVE America Act passed by GOP House would require photo ID and citizenship proof but stalls in Senate.

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged the USPS to mail ballots only to verified citizens.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin claimed up to 250,000 noncitizens are registered in four states.
Census Bureau reported 24,000 noncitizens voted illegally in 2020, though experts warned the methodology likely produced false positives.
SAVE America Act passed by GOP House would require photo ID and citizenship proof but stalls in Senate.