Veteran Republican senator hints at break with Trump over support for voter ID law
The latest veteran Republican senator to seemingly break with Trump
- Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley has signalled potential opposition to the Safeguard American Voters Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would mandate proof of citizenship to vote.
- The SAVE Act, introduced by Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy and passed by the House, aims to amend the National Registration Act to block non-citizens from voting, following claims of voter fraud by Donald Trump.
- Grassley expressed sympathy for election security concerns and supports voter identification, but stated he opposes federal efforts to dictate how states manage their elections.
- Critics warn that if passed, the bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, including 13 million US citizens who lack easy access to citizenship documents.
- The senator highlighted that the US Constitution primarily assigns states the responsibility for creating and enacting election laws, despite Congress having the power to intervene.