Democrats’ Official Fundraising Platform Hit With Major Congressional Investigation

The Democratic Party’s leading fundraising platform, ActBlue, is now under careful examination after House Republicans launched a major investigation into allegedly fraudulent activities linked to the site. The inquiry comes after growing concerns over suspicious donations made through the platform, some of which reportedly used the names of U.S. citizens without their authorization.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced the expanded investigation via social media. Johnson claimed that there is new evidence suggesting illicit overseas donors may be exploiting campaign finance loopholes to funnel money into Democratic campaigns. According to Johnson, these donations were made in the names of individuals who were unaware of the transactions, a practice that could be classified as both fraudulent and illegal.

“It has long been suspected that leading online Democratic Party fundraising platforms may be used in a fraudulent manner,” Johnson wrote on X. “Examples are now being brought forward to show that small-dollar donations have been made in the name of U.S. citizens who did NOT authorize or have any knowledge of the transactions.”

It has long been suspected that leading online Democratic Party fundraising platforms may be used in a fraudulent manner. Examples are now being brought forward to show that small dollar donations have been made in the name of U.S. citizens who did NOT authorize or have any…

— Mike Johnson (@MikeJohnson) October 23, 2024

Republicans believe that foreign adversaries have become more adept at exploiting digital fundraising tools. The investigation, led by the House Administration Committee, seeks to uncover whether funds from four foreign adversaries—Iran, Russia, Venezuela, and China—were funneled through ActBlue during the 2024 election cycle, according to Just The News. While such allegations are not new, the scope and urgency of this probe indicate a deeper concern over the integrity of campaign finance.

The website, “CheckMyDonations.com”, was launched to allow Americans to verify if unauthorized donations were made in their names. Johnson urged citizens to use the site, highlighting the need for transparency in political contributions. “These are fraudulent, ILLEGAL practices that CANNOT be tolerated,” Johnson wrote, stressing the critical importance of the investigation.

🚨BREAKING NEWS: There’s now more evidence that illicit overseas donors are using the corrupt Democrat donor platform ActBlue to exploit campaign finance loopholes and make donations in the names of people without their knowledge.

These are fraudulent, ILLEGAL practices that… https://t.co/qcu9Ugy447

— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) October 24, 2024

ActBlue, a prominent tool for Democratic candidates, has facilitated millions of small-dollar donations over recent years. It has been credited with grassroots fundraising, allowing donors to contribute small amounts easily and frequently. However, critics have raised concerns about its potential vulnerabilities, especially the ease with which donations can be made under false pretenses.

“For two decades, ActBlue has worked alongside donors, practitioners, campaigns, organizations, and initiatives to build an innovative, trusted platform that meets the moment and makes change in every community,” said Regina Wallace-Jones, President and CEO of ActBlue back in June. “The dollars raised and number of donations over 20 years illustrate the power of small-dollar donors and the strength of the Democratic and progressive movement. With gratitude for the past, we will continue to innovate and evolve our platform to meet the needs of campaigns and organizations for the next decade.”

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