President Donald Trump has declared his intention to sign an executive order mandating identification for every voter in federal elections. The measure aims to enforce stringent voting protocols, with no exceptions for mail-in ballots except for individuals who are gravely ill or stationed overseas in the military.

Trump outlined the proposal on Truth Social, stating: “Voter I.D. Must Be Part of Every Single Vote. NO EXCEPTIONS! I Will Be Doing An Executive Order To That End!!! Also, No Mail-In Voting, Except For Those That Are Very Ill, And The Far Away Military. USE PAPER BALLOTS ONLY!!! President DJT.”

This follows a March executive order requiring proof of citizenship for federal voter registration, which already imposed additional hurdles for voters in states lacking strict identification laws. The new directive would expand these measures, targeting the voting process itself and potentially impacting millions of Americans.

The move underscores Trump’s proactive approach to overhauling election systems, bypassing congressional Republicans who have yet to advance the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act). Critics argue the policies risk disenfranchising vulnerable populations, while supporters frame them as necessary steps to ensure electoral integrity.