ActBlue Faces Leadership Exodus and Republican Investigations

The Democratic fundraising platform is under scrutiny for alleged financial irregularities and internal instability following the resignation of seven senior officials.

• At least seven senior officials, including ActBlue's highest-ranking legal counsel, have resigned since February 21, raising concerns about the organization's stability.
• ActBlue is being investigated by congressional Republicans for potential campaign finance violations, including allegations of accepting foreign gift card donations before a policy change in September 2023.
• Unions representing ActBlue workers have called for an independent audit to evaluate the CEO's leadership and address claims of a toxic workplace culture.
• Zain Ahmad, the last remaining lawyer in ActBlue's general counsel office, alleged retaliation after losing access to internal communication systems, further highlighting internal tensions.
• Republican lawmakers have introduced legislation, such as the SHIELD Act, to tighten oversight of online political donations, though it has yet to pass the Senate.

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