“Trump is Absolutely Correct”: US Envoy Sergio Gor Backs SAVE America Act, Cites India’s 646 Mn Voters

August 18, 2026

New Delhi: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Tuesday endorsed US President Donald Trump’s renewed push for stricter voter identification requirements, backing the SAVE America Act and citing India’s 2024 Lok Sabha election as an example of voter authentication.

Gor said Trump was “absolutely correct” in calling for the proposed legislation, which seeks to introduce stricter requirements for voter identification and proof of citizenship in US federal elections.

President Donald J. Trump is absolutely correct! 646 MILLION voters, every single one required an ID in India’s last election. Congress should pass THE SAVE AMERICA ACT! pic.twitter.com/lqQHSZvWk7

— Ambassador Sergio Gor (@USAmbIndia) August 18, 2026

In a post on X, Gor referred to the scale of India’s 2024 general election and said around 646 million voters participated, with voters required to carry identification.

Sergio Gor backs Trump’s voter ID push

Gor’s remarks came after Trump renewed his call for Congress to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

Trump recently cited remarks attributed to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on voter identification requirements in the US. Trump said Kumar had asked how elections could be conducted in the United States without valid photo identification.

The US administration has been pushing for tighter rules on voter registration and identification, arguing that stronger verification is needed to ensure that only eligible US citizens participate in federal elections.

What does the SAVE America Act propose?

The SAVE America Act was introduced in the US Congress on January 29. The proposed legislation seeks to require proof of US citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections, along with valid identification.

It also proposes restricting mail voting to specified circumstances, including illness, physical disability, military service and travel.

Another provision would direct states to use federal databases to identify and remove non-citizens from federal voter rolls.

The White House has described the legislation as a measure to protect the integrity of US federal elections and ensure that only American citizens participate in choosing federal representatives.

Trump cites India’s 2024 Lok Sabha election

Trump has repeatedly referred to India’s election process while making his case for stricter voter identification rules in the US.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said India’s last general election involved around 646 million voters and claimed that every voter was required to have a valid photo identity document. He also highlighted the limited use of postal voting in India.

The 2024 Lok Sabha election was conducted in seven phases, with more than 642 million voters casting their ballots and overall voter turnout recorded at 65.79 per cent.

India uses the Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC) system for voter identification. Most voters cast their ballots in person using Electronic Voting Machines, while postal voting is available to specified categories under election rules.

The White House has also compared election procedures in the US with those in countries such as India and Brazil, arguing that stronger identification measures can provide additional safeguards.

Critics and Democratic lawmakers, however, have raised concerns that strict documentary requirements could create barriers for eligible US citizens who do not have immediate access to passports or certified birth certificates.