President Trump Suggests Linking Spy Tool Renewal to Voter ID Bill Passage
President Donald Trump indicated support for using the renewal of a key surveillance provision to advance a Republican-backed voter identification bill. He described the bill's provisions on voter ID, mail-in ballots, and other issues during comments to reporters. The suggestion comes amid ongoing congressional talks on extending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
dailycaller.comU.S. surveillance tool to secure passage of a Republican-backed voter identification bill. Trump made the comments while speaking with reporters on Air Force One, responding to a question about a proposal to link the bill to discussions on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA).
The bill, known as the SAVE America Act, includes requirements for voter ID and proof of birthplace, according to Trump.
He also mentioned provisions addressing transgender medical procedures for minors and participation in women's sports. Trump stated that the bill would limit mail-in ballots to specific exceptions, such as for military personnel, the sick, those away from home, or the disabled. He described the exceptions as generous but emphasized concerns about cheating with mail-in ballots.
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