John Thune: “71% of Democrats, 76% of Black Americans, 77% of Asian…”

“Mr. President, Americans overwhelmingly agree that voters should have to show ID at the polls. 83% of Americans, 83% in an August 2025 poll supported requiring photo ID at the polls for all voters. That includes 71% of Democrats, 76% of Black Americans, 77% of Asian Americans, and 82% of Hispanic Americans supported requiring photo ID at the polls. only Americans not to support voter ID requirements are Democrats here in Congress. That's right.” (02:13–02:24)

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