Trump Orders Investigation Into ActBlue Donations

President Donald Trump is set to sign a presidential memorandum directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate ActBlue, the main Democratic fundraising platform, over alleged illegal 'straw donor' and foreign contributions. The memorandum requires Bondi to report her findings directly to Trump. This action follows months of Republican-led scrutiny and congressional investigations, though ActBlue and some independent investigations have found no evidence of widespread fraud and point to robust compliance measures. ActBlue processed over $400 million in the first quarter of 2025 and insists it adheres to all federal and state laws. ActBlue executives and Democratic allies denounce the probe as a politically motivated effort to undermine Democratic fundraising and confidence in the electoral process. The Justice Department has not yet commented on the investigation.