President Trump’s Executive Order Strikes at the Heart of Voter Fraud — A Historic Win for Election Integrity
- Rich Washburn
- Mar 26
- 3 min read
In what may go down as one of the most consequential acts of his presidency, Donald J. Trump has signed a sweeping executive order aimed squarely at restoring the integrity of America’s elections. With a stroke of the pen, President Trump put the nation on a bold new path — one that prioritizes the fundamental principles of citizenship, law, and accountability in the voting process.
This executive action is not merely another headline in a polarized political era — it is the culmination of years of concern from everyday Americans who have watched with growing alarm as our electoral process has been eroded by fraud, manipulation, and apathy. President Trump’s move is not only historic in its breadth; it is profoundly Constitutional in its intent.
Let us be clear: free and fair elections are not a luxury in a republic — they are its lifeblood. As James Madison wrote in Federalist No. 52, “The definition of the right of suffrage is very justly regarded as a fundamental article in republican government.” Yet over the past several years, that fundamental right has been threatened by a system that has, at times, placed convenience and partisan manipulation above truth and transparency.
The Broken System No One Wanted to Talk About
The mainstream media has told us repeatedly — almost religiously — that voter fraud is a “myth,” a conspiracy peddled by political extremists. But the facts tell a different story. From Patterson, New Jersey, where city officials engaged in blatant ballot theft and forgery, to Connecticut, where city council members stand accused of orchestrating a massive vote-harvesting scheme, voter fraud is not a “fringe issue” — it’s a documented reality.
There are ongoing criminal investigations across every state in the union. Individuals are being prosecuted, convicted, and sentenced. These are not outliers; they are symptoms of a broken system.
Even more disturbing are the thousands of non-citizens registered to vote in places like Michigan. The principle is simple: voting is a sacred right reserved for citizens of the United States. Anything less is a betrayal of our Constitution and our sovereignty.
What President Trump's Order Does
President Trump's executive order takes aim at the core problems plaguing our elections:
Citizenship Verification: For the first time, federal voting forms will require proof of citizenship — a basic, common-sense measure long overdue.
Paper Ballots Mandate: To reduce the risks of digital tampering and errors, the order encourages the widespread return to paper ballots, the most transparent and auditable method of voting.
Cutting Funds to Non-Compliant States: States that refuse to take “reasonable steps” to secure their elections will face the loss of federal election funds.
Revoking Biden's Executive Order 14019: This order had allowed federal agencies to engage in partisan voter turnout operations under the guise of "civic engagement." Trump’s reversal is a crucial blow to bureaucratic overreach.
DOJ Prosecution of Election Crimes: A renewed directive instructs the Department of Justice to vigorously pursue and prosecute election-related crimes, including foreign interference.
Eliminating Sanctuary Cities: In a further effort to safeguard the rights of citizens, President Trump declared an end to sanctuary cities — jurisdictions that shield illegal immigrants from the consequences of breaking U.S. immigration law.
A Constitutionalist's Triumph
This executive action does not create new laws by fiat; rather, it reinforces the laws and principles already enshrined in our Constitution. Article I, Section 4 gives Congress the authority to regulate the times, places, and manner of holding elections. But where Congress has failed to act, the executive branch has the duty to uphold federal law and protect the civil rights of lawful voters.
The 14th Amendment, Section 2 also implies consequences for states that allow non-citizens or fraudulent votes to dilute the votes of lawful citizens. Trump's order draws from this constitutional wellspring, reasserting that citizenship matters, law matters, and your vote must matter.
President Trump’s executive order is not the end of the fight — it is a call to arms for every American who believes in the rule of law. It is time for states to follow suit, for Congress to pass legislation that makes these protections permanent, and for the American people to demand accountability at every level of government.
This is about more than politics. It's about the soul of our Republic. If we cannot guarantee the integrity of our elections, we risk losing the very foundation of our freedom.
Let this be the beginning of a new era — one where election integrity is not just a campaign slogan, but a national priority. President Trump has taken the first step. Now it’s up to us to finish the job.
Let’s secure the vote. Let’s restore faith in our system. Let’s protect the Republic.
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