Coverage dated February 12, 2026 to February 13, 2026

Trump vows voter ID requirements for the midterms, 'whether approved by Congress or not'

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In social media posts, the president said that if Congress failed to approve legislation mandating voter ID, he would issue an executive order.

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CBS News
Trump vows to require voter ID in midterms (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 12, 2026
CBS News's feed description
He said there should also be proof of citizenship and a ban on mail-in ballots, with some exceptions.
NBC Los Angeles
Trump vows voter ID requirements for the midterms, 'whether approved by Congress or not' (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Feb 13, 2026
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
In social media posts, the president said that if Congress failed to approve legislation mandating voter ID, he would issue an executive order.
Washington Examiner
Trump vows to present ‘irrefutable’ legal argument to require voter ID without Congress (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 13, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
President Donald Trump said he would present an "irrefutable" legal argument to require voter ID, whether or not Congress would back him.
The Daily Caller
Trump Plans Executive Order On Voter ID (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Feb 13, 2026
The Daily Caller's feed description
President Trump announces executive order requiring voter ID for 2026 midterms if SAVE America Act fails in Senate. 83% of Americans support the requirement.
Breitbart News
Trump Vows Voter ID for Midterms With or Without Congress (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 13, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
President Donald Trump wrote in Truth Social posts that there will be voter identification requirements for the 2026 midterm elections.
PJ Media
Trump Makes A HUGE Promise About Voter ID (opens PJ Media)
Published Feb 13, 2026
PJ Media's feed description
Trump vows voter ID for midterms; SAVE Act faces Senate filibuster battle and potential executive action.
Newsweek
Trump vows to enforce voter ID in midterm elections (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 13, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Trump has repeated voter fraud claims over the years, especially during elections in which he has been a presidential candidate.
Forbes
Trump Says He May Enact Voter ID Without Congressional Approval (opens Forbes)
Published Feb 13, 2026
Forbes's feed description
Voter identification requirements are working their way through Congress with the SAVE Act, which was passed by the House this week.
Al Jazeera
Trump threatens an executive order to mandate voter IDs before elections (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 13, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
The US president’s message comes as part of a broader push to increase federal control of the election process.
Deutsche Welle
Trump seeks to force voter ID for midterm elections (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Feb 13, 2026

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