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Donald Trump: “We're not allowed to ask [if you are a citizen].”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

'It's A Disgrace': Trump Rips Democrats, Claims They Oppose Voter ID Laws To 'Cheat' Election

Published October 6, 2026

Sir, you're voting for president, you're voting for senator, you're voting for these guys. Those guys. Were you born in the country? Do you live in the country? Are you a citizen? We're not allowed to ask [if you are a citizen]. that question. Then voter id, sir. May I see your identification, please? May I see? I don't have to give identification. The only reason the Democrats won't approve it is because they want to cheat. (00:32–00:34)

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Asserts that current regulations do not allow asking about citizenship status when voting.

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“They won't approve proof of citizenship.”
Asserts that Democrats refuse to approve proof of citizenship for voting.00:03-00:07
“The Democrats will not approve [voter identification].”
Asserts that Democrats refuse to approve voter identification measures.00:11-00:14
“The only reason the Democrats won't approve it is because they want to cheat.”
Asserts that Democrats oppose voter ID to facilitate election cheating.00:42-00:48
“They do cheat.”
Asserts that Democrats engage in election cheating.00:47-00:49
“We want to have honest elections.”
Asserts a desire for elections to be conducted honestly, implying current elections are not.01:42-01:45