Phil Mickelson, a prominent golfer, publicly criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer over his comments regarding the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. Schumer, who labeled the Republican-backed legislation as undemocratic, argued it unfairly targets noncitizens by requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration and removing them from voter rolls. The legislation passed in the House but faces significant opposition in the Senate, where Schumer declared it 'dead on arrival' due to unified Democratic resistance. Mickelson accused Schumer of betraying American interests by opposing the bill and allowing noncitizens to potentially vote in elections. Despite pushback on his comments, Mickelson remained firm in his stance, underscoring his belief that the bill protects American electoral integrity.

Phil Mickelson criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on social media for opposing the SAVE Act, a bill requiring proof of citizenship for federal election registration.

Schumer described the SAVE Act as undemocratic and accused Republicans of manipulating elections through biased legislation and executive orders, likening the law to Jim Crow-era tactics.

The SAVE Act passed in the House with a vote of 220-208 but requires Democratic support to advance in the Senate, where Schumer pledged to prevent its enactment.

Mickelson accused Schumer of failing to represent American citizens and interests, suggesting that allowing noncitizens to vote undermines the country's democratic process.

Despite receiving criticism for his remarks, Mickelson defended his position, asserting that the legislation is necessary to maintain the fairness and integrity of American elections.