The administration argues that the reforms are necessary to bring the U.S. in line with election security practices used in other democratic nations.

Donald Trump has issued an executive order to change some of the processes around voting in the U.S, to promote "free, fair, and honest elections." The President has long spoken out about his worries and grievances about voter fraud,

The order, which is likely to face swift challenges, includes requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote.