Trump Plans Investigation into ActBlue's Fundraising Practices

President Donald Trump is set to sign a memorandum instructing Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate ActBlue, the primary Democratic fundraising platform, for allegedly allowing foreign 'straw donors' and other forms of illegal contributions in U.S. elections. The move follows GOP-led congressional investigations and reports claiming ActBlue's lax fraud prevention enabled hundreds of donations from foreign IP addresses using prepaid cards during the 2024 election cycle, in violation of federal law prohibiting foreign election contributions. ActBlue has said it strictly abides by all laws and is prepared to defend its platform, while Democrats and critics call the investigation a politically motivated attack on opposition infrastructure. The Trump administration's actions are part of a broader campaign against perceived political adversaries, including revoking security clearances and targeting law firms linked to Democratic figures. Republican officials argue these steps are necessary to ensure election integrity, but some Democrats denounce them as authoritarian and partisan. ActBlue is cooperating with congressional inquiries and maintains its commitment to secure fundraising for grassroots donors.