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Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Thursday directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate online fundraising platforms in order to crack down on illegal «straw donors» (those who make donations in the name of others) and foreign donations made to U.S. elections.
Almost immediately, there was outrage by Democrats. Also, panic.
“The Trump Administration’s and GOP’s targeting of ActBlue is part of their brazen attack on democracy in America,” the organization said in a statement. “Today’s escalation by the White House is blatantly unlawful and needs to be seen for what it is: Donald Trump’s latest front in his campaign to stamp out all political, electoral and ideological opposition.”
Then came the panic.
They are freaking out. pic.twitter.com/dTRs3KNZ6H— Betsee (@Betsee_B) April 24, 2025
Reminds me of cockroaches scurrying around after someone turns over a piece of garbage.
Of course, Trump didn’t do anything to «shut down» ActBlue, but don’t tell them that.
And they should panic. Since ActBlue was founded in 2004, there have been numerous complaints of illegal foreign donations and «straw donations» being accepted. The 2012 Obama campaign received the biggest fine in Federal Election Commission history for accepting foreign donations, largely collected by ActBlue.
The platform has processed nearly $16 billion since 2004, making it indispensable for funneling cash to candidates and causes that make the left-wing ecosphere function.
