ActBlue, the Democratic Party’s powerful fundraising platform, is under investigation by House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) for alleged money laundering and foreign interference. The Treasury Department has flagged over 400 suspicious activity reports (SARs) linked to ActBlue, prompting a deeper review.
SARs are issued when banks detect transactions that may involve criminal activity. Comer suggested that foreign gift cards were used to process donations through ActBlue until September 2024, raising questions about the platform’s prior compliance with federal law.
House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI) has expanded the investigation to 19 states, citing concerns about illicit funds funneled through ActBlue. He revealed that the platform only recently implemented basic fraud prevention measures, leaving earlier transactions vulnerable to abuse.
ActBlue has denied the allegations, calling them baseless and politically driven. In a statement, the platform said it complies with all federal and state laws, emphasizing its commitment to transparency and donor privacy.
Comer’s probe also targets federal employees accused of obstructing investigations into the Biden family’s financial activities. He stated that those responsible must be held accountable, sharing information with Attorney General-designate Pam Bondi for potential prosecution.
Republicans argue this investigation is critical to ensuring election integrity. Comer emphasized that any efforts to shield illegal contributions must be exposed, calling for stricter oversight of fundraising platforms like ActBlue.
