U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-NY, claims that requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections is voter suppression.
Even when shown polls that many Democrats also support voter ID in elections nationwide, Jeffries doubled down on talking points.
“We know that states are the ones empowered to conduct elections. And every state should be allowed to decide the best way to proceed to ensure that there’s a free and fair election in New York.” “What Republicans are trying to do is engage in clear and blatant voter suppression.”
Bash: 71% of Democrats support voter ID. Why are they wrong?”
Jeffries: “Republicans are trying to engage in clear and blatant voter suppression.”
Bash: But Virginia has voter ID and Democrats won very handily?
Jeffries: “What Donald Trump wants to do is steal the election.” pic.twitter.com/JuAAQqOfav
— CJ Pearson (@Cjpearson) February 8, 2026
This is day 39 of asking @LeaderJohnThune to pass the SAVE Act.
▪️85% of white Americans support voter ID