Federal Investigation Launch
directed Attorney General to investigate and similar platforms for potential illegal foreign contributions and "straw donor" schemes in elections.
The investigation follows reports and congressional probes into online fundraising platforms allegedly being used for laundering prohibited contributions to political entities.
ActBlue Scrutiny and Reactions
ActBlue is accused of allowing foreign "straw donors" and making contributions without proper identity verification, with past reports highlighting significant fraud campaigns.
Despite recent security measures, ActBlue faced criticism for weakening fraud-prevention rules in 2024, potentially facilitating fraudulent donations to Democrat campaigns.