Trump Criticizes Democrats Over Shutdown and Voter ID Debate

President Trump spoke to reporters on Air Force One, blaming Democrats for the government shutdown and their stance on voter ID. He said the shutdown was a “Democrat” move, not a Republican one. Trump claimed that Democrats are unhappy with low crime numbers and want to change voting rules. The SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship for voting, was passed by the House. It is now waiting in the Senate where many Republicans are not fully on board and Democrats oppose it. The bill would need a special vote to pass, making its future uncertain.Trump said he plans to give his State of the Union address even if the shutdown continues. He called for voter ID, arguing it would prevent cheating. He compared the issue to other controversial topics like open borders and transgender rights. The president also mentioned mail‑in ballots, claiming they are corrupt. He said only the United States uses this system and that it leads to fraud. A YouTuber named Nick Shirley released a video exposing problems in California’s voting system, showing questionable registrations. This adds to the debate about election integrity and voter ID laws.