Texas AG Paxton Calls for FEC Action on ActBlue Donation Practices

An investigation by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reveals alleged straw donations and calls for tighter regulations on the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has petitioned the Federal Election Commission to address alleged straw donations on ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform.
The investigation, initiated in December 2023, found suspicious and untraceable donations made using false identities and prepaid credit cards.
Paxton's findings suggest that current security measures, such as requiring CVV codes, are insufficient to prevent potential fraud.
Concerns have been raised about the possibility of foreign money being funneled into U.S. elections through these alleged loopholes.
ActBlue has defended its practices, emphasizing its role in grassroots fundraising, but faces mounting scrutiny from Republican officials.