Investigation into ActBlue by Republicans
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), who leads the House Judiciary Committee, recently mentioned on a show that there’s an ongoing investigation concerning ActBlue, the Democratic Party’s fundraising platform, specifically looking into potential foreign donations.
The inquiry focuses on allegations of misconduct at ActBlue, which includes the possibility of foreign funding and attempts to hide the origins of repeated donations.
Jordan pointed out that ActBlue plays a significant role in raising billions for Democrats in each election cycle. However, he noted that after the 2024 election, issues arose when “the head of the legal department responsible for fraud prevention resigned.” This raised some eyebrows, as it’s not typical for such a pivotal figure to step down abruptly.
He explained further, “The general counsel was let go and received a sizable severance package. Plus, we recently discovered that their CEO had received a letter from Congress some time ago. The situation deteriorated, as reported by the New York Times, where it was revealed that the response from ActBlue’s attorney, associated with a major law firm, suggested she might have misrepresented facts during a congressional investigation, which frankly, sounds alarming.”
Jordan emphasized, “This leads us to investigate this matter closely. Just yesterday, we put out an interim report detailing various issues that seem to indicate foreign contributions. This is illegal, as you know,” highlighting warnings from left-leaning lawyers on the matter.
“It’s noteworthy that we’re talking about Dana Remus, who served as White House Counsel during the Biden administration. His connection with that law firm adds weight to the situation,” he said, underscoring the significance of the lawyer’s role focused on Democratic causes.
He expressed that these developments reinforce suspicions the Republicans held regarding questionable actions related to ActBlue. Interestingly, during the 2024 election period, newcomers seemed to be generating millions each quarter.
“So where is all this funding coming from?” he questioned. “Nobody knows who these candidates are, yet they’re raking in substantial amounts. It also looks like they might be attracting foreign donations, which is precisely why we are probing further into this.”
Jordan also discussed the reactions from their Judiciary Committee work, noting that some individuals invoked their Fifth Amendment rights when questioned. “It’s quite ironic to think that foreign donations could bolster candidates, especially considering the accusations leveled against President Trump concerning foreign influence,” he added.
He continued, “For years, Democrats condemned Trump for supposedly accepting foreign aid during the election, which was unfounded. We’ve debunked all those claims. But it seems they could be engaging in similar tactics here.”
Jordan wrapped up his thoughts by stating, “We must protect our elections from foreign influence. This is significant for Americans, and it’s crucial that foreign funds have no place in our elections. I’m not so sure that this skepticism is exclusive to any one group. The Democratic Party has spent years engaged in debates about foreign influence.”
