Staff Reports
Republicans are sounding the alarm about shocking new claims against the Democrats’ main fundraising machine. ActBlue stands accused of letting foreign enemies and crooked donors rig American elections through shady donations. This could be the biggest campaign finance scandal in history – and GOP leaders say they’re fighting to save our democracy.
Top House Republicans have demanded the FBI launch a full criminal probe into ActBlue. They say hundreds of suspicious transactions flowed through the platform during the Biden years. China, Russia, and other hostile nations might have secretly pumped money into U.S. elections using fake donor names. This isn’t just cheating – it’s an attack on every American’s vote.
The problem starts with ActBlue’s weak security rules. For years, the platform didn’t even ask for basic credit card safety codes that every pizza delivery app requires. That made it easy for criminals to steal identities and make illegal donations. Texas investigators found piles of fake donations using made-up names and untraceable payment methods. ActBlue only added basic fraud protections after getting caught red-handed.
Nineteen state attorneys general are now digging into ActBlue’s mess. Texas AG Ken Paxton uncovered a flood of suspicious donations – including retirees on fixed incomes suddenly giving thousands. Other red flags include patterns of tiny $2.50 donations from the same person hundreds of times. This reeks of money laundering schemes designed to hide where cash is really coming from.
Foreign interference is the nightmare scenario. Without proper checks, enemies could use ActBlue to funnel cash to politicians who’ll do their bidding. China could buy influence. Venezuela could bankroll candidates. Russia might even pick our next president. ActBlue’s reckless policies left our elections wide open to these threats. Every American should be furious about this betrayal.
ActBlue claims the investigations are just “partisan attacks.” But their own staff aren’t buying it. Top lawyers and executives have been fleeing the company like rats from a sinking ship. Even their unions demanded outside investigations, complaining about “toxic” leadership and shady financial deals. When the rats start jumping ship, you know the corruption runs deep.
Chairman James Comer and other GOP leaders are fighting to clean up this swamp. They’ve subpoenaed records, pushed new laws requiring donor checks, and pressured the Trump administration to finish what Biden’s team tried to hide. This isn’t politics – it’s about protecting the sacred right to fair elections. Every day these loopholes stay open is another day America’s enemies can meddle in our democracy.
The 2024 election was a wake-up call. Democrats outraise Republicans using tricks that stink worse than a DC sewer. ActBlue helped them grab billions from mystery donors while honest Americans played by the rules. Now we know why. If these allegations are true, it’s not just cheating – it’s treason. The GOP must keep fighting to expose this rot and lock up everyone involved. Our country’s future depends on it.
