Trump Administration Initiates DOJ Probe into Democratic Fundraising Platform ActBlue
The Trump administration ordered the Department of Justice to investigate ActBlue, alleging potential illegal fundraising practices including straw donor and foreign contribution concerns. Key allegations include 237 donations from foreign IP addresses during the 2024 election cycle and claims of inadequate contribution verification. ActBlue has vehemently denied these claims and vowed to ‘pursue all legal avenues to protect and defend’ itself.
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- Trump targets Democratic fundraising powerhouse ActBlue with DOJ probe (2025-04-24)
- Trump Targets Democratic Fundraising Organization ActBlue (2025-04-24)
- Trump orders Justice Department to investigate Democrats' top fundraising platform (2025-04-24)
- Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Investigates Unlawful Straw Donor and Foreign Contributions in American Elections (2025-04-24)
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