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Trump Orders DOJ Investigation Into ActBlue Over Fraud Allegations

The presidential memorandum directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to probe claims of straw donors and foreign contributions linked to the Democratic fundraising platform.

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President Donald Trump attends a meeting with Norway's Prime Minister Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere (not pictured), at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 24, 2025.

Overview

  • President Trump signed a memorandum on April 24, 2025, instructing the Department of Justice to investigate ActBlue for alleged illegal fundraising practices.
  • The directive follows Republican-led congressional findings of fraud schemes, including donations from foreign IP addresses using prepaid cards during the 2024 election cycle.
  • ActBlue, a key Democratic fundraising platform, denies the allegations and asserts compliance with all federal and state laws governing campaign finance.
  • The investigation will focus on accusations of straw donors and potential foreign money laundering through the platform, with results to be reported directly to the president.
  • ActBlue raised a record $400 million in the first quarter of 2025, underscoring its significance in Democratic campaign financing and the broader debate over election integrity.