16 GOP AGs Back Trump Push for Election Integrity, Military, Farm Aid
By John Damon
Sixteen Republican state attorneys general, including Iowa's Brenna Bird, are backing President Donald Trump's call for the Senate to urgently pass a budget resolution. The package, they argue, would advance election integrity measures, boost military resources, and deliver economic assistance to American farmers.
In an August 6 letter to Trump, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led the group, which also included Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird. The letter was exclusively obtained by Breitbart News.
“This resolution is a crucial first step to protect America’s elections, strengthen America’s national defense, and support American farmers,” the attorneys general wrote.
What does the SAVE America Act do?
The letter specifically points to election integrity provisions in the SAVE America Act, which the attorneys general described as “commonsense measures” critical to restoring trust in the electoral process.
“As Attorneys General, we are on the frontlines of the fight to restore confidence in our election process,” they wrote. “The shocking revelation that hundreds of thousands of ineligible individuals were found to be on voter rolls across the United States only underscores the urgency of this effort.”
The attorneys general said passage of the budget resolution would begin the process for Republicans to enact these election provisions.
How would the budget help the military?
The letter also argues the resolution would provide the military with additional munitions, equipment, and supplies to deter adversaries and protect the country.
“We fully support the Administration’s funding request for the Department of War (DOW) to cover increased operational costs and readiness expenses, while making critical investments in munitions to ensure our military is the strongest in the world,” the attorneys general wrote.
Why does this matter for Iowa farmers?
The attorneys general also backed economic assistance for American farmers. They contend passage of the resolution would give Republicans a chance to help lower food prices while providing needed aid to farmers.
“You have made clear that you will not leave America’s farmers behind, and as Attorneys General who represent robust and diverse agricultural industries, we stand with you in ironclad support for America’s family farms,” the letter states.
Iowa, a top producer of corn, soybeans, and pork, stands to benefit directly from any farm assistance included in the package.
What did the AGs say about Trump’s record?
The attorneys general praised Trump’s record since taking office as the 47th president, pointing to investment, manufacturing, border security, and public safety.
“Mr. President, you have worked tirelessly to deliver on your promises to the American people since being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States,” they wrote. “Today, more money is being invested in our states than ever before, manufacturing is booming, our once wide-open border is now the most secure in our nation’s history, and our communities are safer.”
“Simply put, America is back — but one critical challenge remains: no nation can remain great without secure and honest elections,” they added.
What is the bottom line?
The attorneys general said their appeal reflects the importance of Congress providing resources for military members, assistance for farmers and ranchers, and the election integrity measures in the SAVE America Act.
“Our call to action today represents our deep understanding of how critical it is for Congress to deliver resources for our warfighters, assistance for our farmers and ranchers, and the urgent need to pass the commonsense election integrity measures included in the SAVE America Act,” they wrote. “You can count on our support to help get this package to your desk as quickly as possible.”
Frequently asked questions
Who is leading this effort in Iowa?
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird is among the 16 Republican attorneys general backing the push for the budget resolution and the SAVE America Act.
What is the SAVE America Act?
The SAVE America Act includes election integrity measures aimed at ensuring only eligible voters can cast ballots, such as requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote.
How would this help Iowa farmers?
The budget resolution could include economic assistance for farmers, helping to lower food prices and support family farms, which is critical for Iowa’s agricultural economy.