President Trump has just issued a massive warning to the radical left: there WILL be Voter ID for the midterms, whether Congress likes it or not! Trump is finished with the Democrats’ games and is preparing an executive order to mandate photo ID and proof of citizenship

President Trump has issued a strong warning to what he describes as the “radical left,” declaring that voter ID requirements will be enforced for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections—regardless of whether Congress approves the necessary legislation.

In a series of posts on Truth Social on Friday, February 13, 2026, the president expressed frustration with Democrats’ opposition to election integrity measures and vowed to bypass congressional gridlock if needed. “There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!” Trump wrote. He added that Americans are demanding proof of citizenship and restrictions on mail-in ballots (with exceptions for military personnel, those with disabilities, illness, or travel).
Trump accused Democrats of resisting these changes to enable election fraud, stating, “The Democrats refuse to vote for Voter I.D., or Citizenship. The reason is very simple — They want to continue to cheat in Elections.” He claimed to have researched “Legal Arguments not yet articulated or vetted” and promised to present an “irrefutable” legal case “shortly” through an executive order. “If we can’t get it through Congress, there are Legal reasons why this SCAM is not permitted. I will be presenting them shortly, in the form of an Executive Order,” he posted.
This announcement comes amid ongoing debates over the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, a Republican-backed bill that recently passed the House. The legislation would require documentary proof of citizenship (such as a passport or birth certificate) for voter registration in federal elections and mandate photo ID at polling places. However, the bill faces significant hurdles in the Senate, where Democrats hold enough influence to block it via filibuster or other procedural means.
Trump has previously issued executive actions on election matters, including a March 2025 order aimed at enforcing citizenship verification and other reforms—some of which faced legal challenges and court setbacks for potentially overstepping presidential authority. The U.S. Constitution assigns primary responsibility for administering federal elections to the states (under Article I, Section 4), with Congress holding authority to override or regulate state practices. Legal experts have long debated whether a president can unilaterally impose nationwide voter ID or citizenship proof requirements without new legislation, and any such executive order would likely face immediate lawsuits from states, voting rights groups, and Democratic officials.
The president emphasized broad public support for voter ID, citing polls showing high approval rates—even among some Democrats—and urged Republicans to make the issue central to their midterm campaigns. “Republicans must put this at the top of every speech — It is a CAN’T MISS FOR RE-ELECTION IN THE MIDTERMS, AND BEYOND!” he wrote. “Even Democrat Voters agree, 85%, that there should be Voter I.D.”
Critics, including voting rights advocates, argue that strict proof-of-citizenship and photo ID mandates could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters—particularly low-income individuals, minorities, elderly citizens, and naturalized Americans—who may lack easy access to required documents like passports (which fewer than half of Americans possess) or matching birth certificates.
As the midterms approach in November 2026, Trump’s pledge signals an escalating push to reshape federal election rules. Whether through congressional action or executive fiat, the president’s stance has intensified partisan divisions over election security versus access to the ballot box. No executive order has been issued as of mid-February 2026, but Trump indicated one could come soon if legislative efforts stall.