President Trump is shaking up Washington with major reforms, signing a package of four executive orders designed to strengthen America’s election integrity and financial systems. These actions aim to prevent voter fraud and modernize government operations.
At a glance:
• President Trump signed four Executive Orders targeting election integrity, Treasury modernization, and national security
• The election integrity order requires proof of citizenship to vote and mandates all ballots be received by Election Day
• States that don’t comply with election integrity measures risk losing federal funding
• Treasury Department ordered to switch to electronic payments by September 2025 to reduce fraud
• Security clearances suspended for employees of law firm Jenner & Block LLP over national security concerns
Trump Strengthens Election Integrity Through Executive Action
President Donald Trump has taken bold action to secure America’s elections, signing an Executive Order that requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and ensures all ballots are received by Election Day. The comprehensive measure aims to restore Americans’ confidence in our electoral system after years of controversy and questions about voting procedures.
The Executive Order directly addresses major vulnerabilities in our current voting system, including the reliance on self-attestation for citizenship verification. The reform package is a fulfillment of Trump’s campaign promises to protect election integrity and ensure only legal citizens participate in the democratic process.
The Executive Order directs federal agencies to provide database access to verify voter eligibility and establishes serious consequences for non-compliance. States failing to implement the measures risk losing federal election funding.
Modernizing Government Operations and Enhancing Security
Beyond electoral reforms, President Trump signed three additional Executive Orders focusing on modernizing Treasury operations and protecting national security interests. One key measure mandates the Treasury Department to transition to electronic payments by September 30, 2025, to reduce the fraud associated with paper checks.
In a separate action, Trump suspended security clearances for employees of Jenner & Block LLP, citing concerns over the firm’s practices. “We’ve taken action against a number of law firms that have participated either in the weaponization of government, the weaponization of the legal system for political ends, or have otherwise engaged in illegal or inappropriate activities,” White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf stated.
The reforms also direct Attorney General Pam Bondi to take legal action against states that count ballots received after Election Day. The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has previously defined Election Day as “the day by which ballots must be both cast by voters and received by state officials.”
Enforcing Citizenship Requirements for Voter Eligibility
A central component of Trump’s election integrity Executive Order is establishing strict documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration. The order outlines acceptable forms of identification and directs the Department of Homeland Security to assist states in verifying voter eligibility.
The order also calls for the implementation of voting system standards that include voter-verifiable paper records in order to ensure that votes can be properly audited.
Finally, the election integrity order prioritizes the prosecution of election crimes through information-sharing agreements between the Department of Justice and state election officials.
