In a spirited video posted to X on July 8, legendary college football coach Lou Holtz didn’t mince words as he addressed the controversial SAVE Act and the issue of non-Americans voting in U.S. elections. Holtz, renowned for his no-nonsense attitude on the football field, brought the same fervor to this pressing political debate, arguing that allowing non-citizens to cast ballots is “beyond absurd.”
The SAVE Act, backed by the GOP, aims to ensure that only U.S. citizens can vote by requiring proof of citizenship at the polls. Despite pushback from most Democrats, who argue that the act could disenfranchise certain groups, the legislation successfully passed the House on July 10.
Holtz, never one to shy away from expressing his views, explained his involvement succinctly: “I’m one of these individuals that no matter what’s going on, I want to be part of it. When I go to a wedding, I want to be the groom. I go to a funeral, I want to be the corpse. The list goes on and on. I go to a banquet, I want to be the speaker.”
With characteristic bluntness, Holtz condemned the notion of non-citizens voting, calling it unequivocally wrong. “That’s why I’m going to stick my two thoughts about what’s going on in this country. This is about you can have a vote without being a citizen, that’s wrong. I don’t care how you twist it or turn it, nobody in this country should stand for that. That’s not the right thing to do.”
Holtz underscored the importance of fair elections, emphasizing that while legal tactics to win are acceptable, enabling non-citizen voting is a desperate and hypocritical move. “You win the election fair and square, that’s great, but we aren’t gonna have non-citizens vote. That’s just my thought and for anybody to say that’s OK, that’s hypocritical.”
Holtz’s video resonated with many, amassing nearly a million views and sparking widespread discussion. He captioned the video: “The idea that you can have a vote in this country without being a U.S. citizen is WRONG! You win the election fair and square. Non-U.S. citizens should not be able to vote!”
In a lighter moment, Holtz also addressed the recent verbal sparring between President Biden and former President Trump over their golf skills. Holtz, having played golf with Trump, humorously asserted that Trump would outplay Biden any day. “One thing I’ve learned: Don’t let your mouth write a check your body can’t cash. Last week, President Biden challenged President Trump to golf. I’ve played golf with President Trump, and he is a great golfer!”
As the debate over voter ID laws and election integrity continues to heat up, Holtz’s straightforward stance serves as a rallying cry for many who believe in preserving the sanctity of American elections. His outspoken nature, both on and off the field, reminds us of the importance of standing up for what we believe in, even when the opposition is fierce.
In these contentious times, Lou Holtz’s message is clear: America’s elections should be decided by its citizens, and any attempt to undermine that principle is fundamentally wrong. As this debate unfolds, it’s voices like Holtz’s that will continue to shape the discourse and remind us of the values that make this nation great.
