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House Speaker Mike Johnson and Donald Trump Propose Legislation to Ban Non-Citizen Voting

Despite existing laws against non-citizen voting, Johnson and Trump's proposal aims to intensify restrictions, sparking widespread criticism and allegations of perpetuating election fraud myths.

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks as Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., listens during a news conference, Friday, April 12, 2024, at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
On the left, former President Donald Trump is seen on March 25, 2024, in New York City. On the right, U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during a news conference with House Republican leadership on February 29, 2024 in Washington, DC. Johnson joined Trump on Friday for a news conference at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
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Overview

  • Mike Johnson and Donald Trump announce a new legislative initiative at Mar-a-Lago to reinforce the existing ban on non-citizen voting, despite it being a well-established federal law since 1997.
  • Critics argue the move is a political strategy, leveraging unfounded voter fraud claims to influence Republican voter base and policy direction.
  • The proposal has been met with skepticism and dismissal from various quarters, including Fox News, citing lack of evidence for widespread non-citizen voting.
  • Amidst internal GOP conflicts and a challenging speakership, Johnson's alignment with Trump is seen as an attempt to solidify his position within the party.
  • The initiative is part of a broader pattern of election-related controversies involving Trump and his allies, focusing on election integrity without substantial proof of fraud.