{"id":2647775,"date":"2026-08-21T10:56:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T14:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ed-markey-says-save-america-act-is-about-trump-stealing-midterm-elections\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T10:57:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T14:57:12","slug":"ed-markey-says-save-america-act-is-about-trump-stealing-midterm-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ed-markey-says-save-america-act-is-about-trump-stealing-midterm-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"Ed Markey says SAVE America Act is about Trump &#8216;stealing&#8217; midterm elections"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fed-markey-says-save-america-act-is-about-trump-stealing-midterm-elections%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2647775&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Donald Trump\u2019s attempt to pass the SAVE America Act is accused by Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) of being an effort to &#8220;steal&#8221; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/johnson-not-seeking-3rd-term-in-2022-is-probably-my-preference\/\" title=\"Johnson: Not seeking 3rd term in 2022 is probably my preference\">upcoming midterm elections<\/a>. During a debate, Markey reiterated his call for Trump&#8217;s impeachment, labeling him a criminal and a threat to democracy, especially amid concerns that Trump and Republicans are planning to interfere with election results to maintain power. The proposed legislation would require voters to present documentary proof of citizenship and a photo ID to vote, but experts believe it is unlikely to be implemented before the November elections due to timing and legal obstacles. Markey is currently polling ahead of his primary challenger, Seth Moulton, with support at 52% versus 38%.The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >political climate remains tense<\/a>, with democrats warning that Trump is preparing to challenge election outcomes, further fueling concerns about election integrity and attempts to undermine the democratic process.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a>\u2018s push to pass the SAVE America Act is about \u201cstealing\u201d November\u2019s midterm elections, according to Sen.<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/ed-markey\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"2069\"> Ed Markey<\/a> (D-MA).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Markey, who is facing a primary challenge for his Senate seat from Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/seth-moulton\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"3866\">Seth Moulton <\/a>(D-MA), repeated his contention on Thursday during their final debate before Tuesday\u2019s election.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4695952\/ed-markey-save-america-act-trump-stealing-midterm-elections\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Ed Markey says SAVE America Act is about Trump \u2018stealing\u2019 midterm elections<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4695816\/markey-fumbles-question-ai-seth-moulton-new-generation\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Markey fumbles question about AI as Moulton paints need for new generation<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4695525\/sarah-trone-garriott-hit-over-vote-against-banning-boys-girls-sports\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Iowa Democrat Sarah Trone Garriott hit over vote against banning biological boys from girls\u2019 sports<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI say impeach Trump,\u201d Markey said. \u201cHe must be held accountable, and he\u2019s also planning on stealing the election. That\u2019s what the SAVE America Act is all about. It\u2019s all about stealing the election this fall.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-1\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-15\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Markey made the argument amid his allegations of Trump\u2019s \u201ccorruption,\u201d reiterating that Democrats need to win majorities in Congress \u201cto ensure that Donald Trump, and his family, and his cronies are held accountable beginning [on] Jan. 1 of next year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis man is an absolute criminal sitting in the Oval Office, a walking, talking constitutional crisis,\u201d he said. \u201cHe must be impeached.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But Markey\u2019s contention coincides with increased warnings from Democrats that Trump is preparing to challenge election results this fall, particularly after the president\u2019s primetime address about election integrity last month.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-2\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-16\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTrump and Republicans continue to lay the groundwork for interfering with the midterm\u00a0elections\u00a0in an attempt to cling to power,\u201d <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-national-committee\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"3400\">Democratic National Committee<\/a> Chairman Ken Martin wrote in a statement at the time. \u201cMake no mistake: while Trump pushes our democracy to its limits in a desperate attempt to hold on to power, Democrats are fighting back to win\u00a0elections, protect voting rights, and hold Trump and Republicans accountable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The SAVE America Act would compel\u00a0voters to provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote\u00a0and a photo ID\u00a0when casting a ballot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, even if the Senate were to pass the House-cleared legislation, regardless of Senate Majority Leader <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/john-thune\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"178\">John Thune<\/a> (R-SD) remaining adamant that he does not have the votes for it, it would be unlikely to be introduced in time for the November elections.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-3\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-17\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the 2006 <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/supreme-court\/\" data-type=\"post_tag\" data-id=\"203\">Supreme Court<\/a> case <em>Purcell v. Gonzalez<\/em>, federal courts have refrained from reforming voting and election laws too close to an election to avoid confusing voters or creating chaos.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4695048\/scott-jennings-cnn-experience-press-secretary-sweepstakes\/\"><strong>CNN CLASHES BUILT SCOTT JENNINGS FOR THE WHITE HOUSE BRIEFING ROOM. BUT IS THE RISK WORTH THE REWARD?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf for some reason it were to pass, I am very confident at this late date, less than 100 days before the election, it would be blocked,\u201d Center for Election Innovation and Research founder David Becker told the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> earlier this month. \u201cThere\u2019s no way to implement it. And it would be hard to implement two years before an election; it\u2019s impossible to implement three months before an election, and so there\u2019s just no \u2026 realistic path for it to impact the 2026 elections.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wex-inarticle-ad wex-inarticle-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\">\n<div class=\"wex-ad-wrap wex-ad-art-dsk-inart-4\" style=\"min-height:90px\"><span class=\"wex-ad-label\" hidden>Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-3182201-25\" data-wex-ad=\"art-dsk-inart-4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Markey has been polling ahead of Moulton before Tuesday\u2019s primary election, with <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.suffolk.edu\/-\/media\/suffolk\/documents\/academics\/research-at-suffolk\/suprc\/polls\/massachusetts2\/2026\/8_18_2026_massachusetts_dem_primary_statewide_marginals.pdf?la=en&#038;hash=E66E7A0ACB49CA068728144EC730E8EAA275A6E5\">Markey having 52% support to Moulton\u2019s 38%<\/a> in a <em>Boston Globe<\/em>-Suffolk University poll published last week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Markey claims Trump\u2019s SAVE Act aims to steal midterms<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2652,"featured_media":2647776,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP26227790569303.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[84500,40278,75342,5894,75510],"class_list":["post-2647775","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-edmarkey","tag-electionintegrity","tag-midtermelections","tag-politics","tag-saveamericaact"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP26227790569303.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2647775","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2652"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2647775"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2647775\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2647779,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2647775\/revisions\/2647779"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2647776"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2647775"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2647775"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2647775"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}