Here's a reality check that should shock every patriotic American: Somalia—yes, the same Somalia known for pirates and civil war—is about to have more secure elections than the United States of America.
While Democrats in Congress and liberal states continue their relentless opposition to basic voter ID requirements, Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced that only citizens "with national identification cards will be" allowed to vote in their upcoming elections, according to the Nairobi-based Kulan Post.
Let that sink in for a moment. A Third World nation that most Americans couldn't find on a map is implementing election security measures that Democrats claim are somehow "racist" or "voter suppression" when proposed in America.
Social Media Erupts Over the Hypocrisy
Americans are taking notice of this embarrassing comparison. Twitter user @BoDeepest pointed out the stunning irony: "Somalia implements national voter ID. Somalians in Somalia want to ensure Somalians vote in elections. Somalians in America are against voter ID to ensure Somalians vote in elections."
Another user, @BreecitizenUsa, captured the frustration many patriots feel: "ARE YOU TELLING ME SOMALIA IS MORE ADVANCED THAN AMERICA THEY CAN DO VOTER REGISTRATION AND ID BUT WE CANT ITS BECAUSE DEMOCRATS WANT TO CHEAT."
The stark contrast couldn't be clearer. Somalia understands that election integrity requires verifying that only eligible citizens vote. Meanwhile, Democrats in America fight tooth and nail against these common-sense measures.
Trump Administration's Opportunity
This embarrassing situation presents President Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress with a golden opportunity to finally pass federal voter ID requirements. With examples like Somalia proving that even developing nations can implement these basic security measures, what excuse do Democrats have left?
The American people deserve elections that are at least as secure as those in Somalia. It's time to stop letting partisan politics prevent us from implementing the most basic election integrity measure that exists worldwide.
When Somalia is showing America how democracy should work, you know we've hit rock bottom. The question is: will Republicans seize this moment to restore integrity to American elections?