On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at strengthening election integrity by requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to vote.

Key Details: The order mandates the Election Assistance Commission to require proof of U.S. citizenship on its voter registration forms and requires states to comply with federal integrity measures to receive federal funds. The order also reverses some of former President Joe Biden's executive actions that, according to the Trump administration, had turned federal agencies into Democratic Party voter turnout centers.

Key Quote: “Perhaps some people think I shouldn’t be complaining, because we won in a landslide, but we’re going to straighten out our elections,” Trump said. “This country is so sick because of the election, the fake elections and the bad elections, and we’re going to straighten it out one way or the other.”

For Context: The order comes amidst ongoing debates about voter suppression and election integrity. Critics argue that such measures disproportionately affect minority and low-income voters. Proponents assert they are necessary to prevent voter fraud. In October, California Governor Gavin Newsom banned local governments from making laws that required voters to supply ID.

How the Media Covered It: Some outlets on the left like The Guardian (Left bias) and NPR (Lean Left) wrote headlines that said Trump's order "upends" voting processes. The Daily Wire (Right) hailed the executive order as a "historic" measure to secure U.S. elections. It emphasized Trump's promise to end election fraud and highlighted the order's provisions, such as requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and strengthening election integrity measures.

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