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Vivek Ramaswamy advocates for mandatory proof of citizenship during voting
Speaking in support of the proposed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act), Ramaswamy emphasized that the bill is essential to prevent non-citizens from voting in federal elections.
Vivek Ramaswamy / Image- X (@VivekGRamaswamy)
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has called for stricter measures to safeguard the integrity of U.S. elections, stating that proof of citizenship should be a non-negotiable requirement for voting.
Speaking in support of the proposed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act), Ramaswamy emphasized that the bill is essential to prevent non-citizens from voting in federal elections.
“It shouldn’t be controversial to require proof of citizenship to vote,” Ramaswamy said, adding that bipartisan agreement on the issue would remove any claims of stolen elections in the future. “If we pass the SAVE Act right now, both sides can agree that neither will complain about a stolen election afterward,” he argued.
Here’s a reasonable deal: if we pass the SAVE Act right now, both sides can agree that neither will complain about a stolen election afterward. But the fact that this *can’t* happen says a lot about where we are: it shouldn’t be controversial to require proof of citizenship to…
— Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) September 22, 2024
The biotech entrepreneur turned politician recently ended his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination after a disappointing showing in the Iowa caucuses.
The SAVE Act, which Ramaswamy has championed, mandates that individuals provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.Sen. The act was introduced by Senator Mike Lee of Utah and Representative Chip Roy of Texas.
Under the proposed law, states would be prohibited from accepting voter registration applications without such proof. The legislation also requires states to take affirmative steps to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, with mechanisms in place to remove non-citizens from voter rolls.
He argued that the lack of a unified standard for verifying voter eligibility has contributed to widespread distrust in the electoral process. The SAVE Act, he believes, would provide a clear and enforceable framework to ensure that only eligible citizens participate in federal elections.
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