Overview

• President Donald Trump has formally instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate ActBlue for alleged illegal fundraising practices, including foreign and straw donations.
• A recent House interim report revealed 22 significant fraud campaigns on ActBlue's platform, with nine linked to foreign entities, raising concerns about compliance with federal election laws.
• ActBlue, a major Democratic fundraising platform, denies any wrongdoing and emphasizes its commitment to legal compliance amid increasing scrutiny from Congress and the DOJ.
• Internal turmoil at ActBlue has intensified, with at least seven senior staff resignations earlier this year and staff unions calling for external legal counsel to address compliance concerns.
• ActBlue implemented CVV verification for donations in late 2023, but critics argue significant gaps in fraud prevention remain, including potential vulnerabilities to untraceable gift card donations.