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Trump’s 'Perhaps Most Importantly' State of The Union Passage

February 26, 2026·19 min·1 clip

A proof-of-citizenship law in Kansas blocked one in seven people from registering to vote.

Brian Lehrer interviews voting rights expert Ari Berman to analyze a key section of Trump's State of the Union address focused on voting restrictions. They dissect the proposed SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register and restrict mail-in ballots, examining its potential impacts, public support, and the political strategy behind it.

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