China has your voter file while Dems block ID checks
Newly declassified intelligence shows China obtained 220 million U.S. voter files and roughly 278,000 noncitizens registered to vote, prompting Trump to back the SAVE America Act.
While left-wing politicians have spent years warning that conservative policies pose dangers to American democracy, newly declassified intelligence reveals the actual threats facing the integrity of U.S. elections come from foreign adversaries and illegal voting by noncitizens.
President Donald Trump recently unveiled classified intelligence from the White House that exposes how vulnerable American electoral systems have become to manipulation by hostile nations and fraudulent votes cast by individuals illegally present in the United States, according to Jenny Beth Martin writing in Washington Examiner.
The declassified information shows that China has obtained approximately 220 million American voter files containing sensitive personal data including names, home addresses, telephone numbers, and political party affiliations. This massive database in the possession of the communist Chinese government provides a comprehensive blueprint for targeting voter registration infrastructure and compromising election security.
On the domestic front, a Department of Homeland Security assessment found that roughly 278,000 noncitizens have registered to vote in federal elections. This revelation contradicts years of assurances from political figures who dismissed concerns about noncitizen voter registration as unfounded.
Trump identified the SAVE America Act as the most effective legislative solution to address these election security vulnerabilities. The proposed legislation includes measures that command broad public approval across partisan divides.
The first key provision mandates that states obtain documentary proof of United States citizenship before completing voter registration. A survey conducted for Tea Party Patriots Action by McLaughlin & Associates in March showed overwhelming support for this requirement, with 77% of voters backing it compared to just 18% opposed—a greater than four-to-one margin. The measure enjoys majority support among voters of all political affiliations and ideological orientations.
A second critical provision requires voters to present photo identification when casting ballots to confirm their identity. The same polling data revealed 75% support versus 21% opposition, representing a better than three-to-one approval margin. This provision also commands majority backing across partisan and ideological lines.
These two safeguards would substantially reduce illegal voting by noncitizens in American elections.
Despite the fact that majorities within their own party support both citizenship verification for registration and voter identification requirements, Senate Democrats remain committed to blocking the SAVE America Act. Democratic lawmakers have consistently voted against these provisions and have signaled their intention to use procedural tactics to prevent passage throughout the congressional session.
In response to this Democratic obstruction, Republican congressional leaders have decided to incorporate essential components of the legislation—including the proof-of-citizenship and voter identification requirements—into a reconciliation bill. This special legislative procedure would enable passage in the Senate without requiring the sixty votes needed to overcome a filibuster.
Advancing these election integrity measures through reconciliation represents a significant tactical decision that demonstrates how urgently Republican leadership views these protections. Successfully navigating the reconciliation process will require discipline and cohesion within the Republican caucus, and Americans should contact their elected representatives to demand immediate action on these critical reforms.
Citizens across the country consistently express disbelief that these electoral vulnerabilities exist and frustration that Congress has failed to address them. The fundamental questions remain: how can a nation as powerful as America tolerate such weaknesses in its election infrastructure, and why has implementation of the SAVE America Act been delayed for so long?
The budget resolution is scheduled for consideration on the House floor this week, with momentum building for action. Congress now faces a rare opportunity to address what Martin calls a persistent threat to American democracy, and voters nationwide are monitoring how each member responds.
Jenny Beth Martin serves as Chairman of Tea Party Patriots Action.
With information from Washington Examiner
