02/18/2026
Senator Durbin has accused President Trump of trying to “rig” elections to keep Republicans in power. But does requiring voter ID or proof of citizenship really count as rigging?
Durbin points to the SAVE Act and similar measures, yet these rules are common in democracies worldwide. Asking voters to show ID or confirm citizenship isn’t voter suppression—it’s following the law to ensure elections are secure and legitimate, not a shortcut to favor one party over another.