Democrats have accused President Donald Trump's SAVE America Act, which they believe could suppress votes and give him an unfair advantage in the 2026 election. Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) stated that Trump doesn't like to lose elections and his team wants to protect him from another embarrassing loss. Other Democrats have called the legislation a "voter suppression bill," comparing its provisions to those of literacy tests, poll taxes, and other attempts to disenfranchise Americans. The SAVE Act would have required proof of citizenship to register and a voter ID to cast a ballot. However, it has stalled in the Senate where Democrats argue it could create new barriers to voting.