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Johnson, Trump Announce Election Integrity Bill to Require Proof of Citizenship to Vote

The meeting could serve as a much-needed political reset for the embattled speaker.
Johnson, Trump Announce Election Integrity Bill to Require Proof of Citizenship to Vote
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) hold a press conference at Mr. Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate on in Palm Beach, Florida, on April 12, 2024. oe Raedle/Getty Images
Samantha Flom
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and former President Donald Trump are urging support for a bill aimed at preventing non-citizens from voting in federal elections.

At a Friday, April 12, press conference at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago residence, the Republican leaders announced the bill as part of larger efforts to bolster election integrity.

Samantha Flom
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Samantha Flom is a reporter for The Epoch Times covering U.S. politics and news. A graduate of Syracuse University, she has a background in journalism and nonprofit communications. Contact her at [email protected].