Article originally appeared on www.westernjournal.com.
House Democrats have been called “traitors” as they prepare to wage war against Republicans over a bill requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to vote in a federal election.
The House Democratic leadership is urging its members to vote against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act on the House floor, according to Axios.
Billionaire Elon Musk savaged those opposing the bill in a Friday post on his X social media platform.
“Those who oppose this are traitors. All Caps: TRAITORS What is the penalty for traitors again?” he said.
Those who oppose this are traitors. All Caps: TRAITORS What is the penalty for traitors again? https://t.co/lyREyskPv4 — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 5, 2024
The SAVE Act — sponsored by Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy — would require a voter to provide proof of citizenship such as a passport or birth certificate. Elections officials would be required to ask new voters about their citizenship at the time they register. …
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