House Requests Probes in Five States into Potential Illegal Donations to Democrats via ActBlue

Sep 19, 2024, 05:42 PM

The House of Representatives has requested investigations in five states into potential illegal 'straw' donations to Democrats via the fundraising platform ActBlue. The investigation centers on the alleged use of 'smurfs' to funnel money through small-dollar donors, with concerns about the exploitation of unwitting 'straw donors' whose identities may have been used to channel illicit funds into campaigns. Former U.S. DOJ Assistant Attorney General Jeff Clark (@JeffClarkUS) has weighed in on the ongoing ActBlue investigation, highlighting the alarming alleged donations from individuals with modest means. The case has been referred for potential state criminal charges over suspected fraudulent donations.