# Trump’s Election Security Push Backfires | Annapolis News

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Podcast: [Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/annapolis-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7681562)
Published: 2026-07-17T05:52:11+00:00
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Former President Trump’s fiery speech lays bare his alarm over foreign election interference, blaming China for meddling in past elections and pushing his SAVE America Act—demanding voter ID, citizenship proof, and curbing mail-in ballots. Top Republicans like Speaker Johnson and Senator Thune are quietly backing the bill, while Florida Rep. Luna goes further, calling for Chinese student visa cancellations and prosecution of alleged cover-ups. Democrats fire back fiercely, with Schumer calling the bill a threat to democracy, Jeffries labeling Trump “unhinged,” and Newsom suggesting it’s a “25th Amendment moment.” CIA Director Ratcliffe supports Trump’s claims, citing declassified intel, while Senator Lee adds a bizarre twist by comparing election security to Olive Garden pasta. Democrats dismiss the whole effort as politically motivated fiction, insisting Trump’s claims are baseless and designed to set up future election rigging narratives. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/eb7e740eb5490b0e

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