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Apr 24, 2025 Trump issued memorandum directing DOJ investigation of ActBlue over unsubstantiated fraud claims Tier 1 · Primary Power and Authority
The president directed law enforcement to investigate the opposing party's main fundraising platform without evidence, raising concerns about weaponized enforcement against political rivals.
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- Trump issues memorandum directing attorney general to investigate ActBlue for alleged foreign contributions — President Trump issued a presidential memorandum on Thursday directing the attorney general to investigate ActBlue, the largest Democratic online fundraising platform, for alleged "straw," "dummy," and foreign contributions to U.S. political candidates. The memo targets unsubstantiated claims circulated by right-wing figures and lawmakers. ActBlue's leadership stated the organization anticipated this action and characterized it as part of efforts to weaken Democratic fundraising capacity ahead of midterm elections.
- Trump issued memorandum directing investigation into unlawful straw donor and foreign contributions in American elections — President Trump issued a presidential memorandum directing the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, to investigate allegations of unlawful use of online fundraising platforms to make "straw" or "dummy" contributions or foreign contributions to political candidates and committees. The memorandum cites press reports and congressional investigations alleging that platforms like ActBlue have facilitated schemes to launder excessive and prohibited contributions by breaking down large contributions into smaller ones attributed to other individuals, potentially without their knowledge or consent, and that foreign nationals have misused such platforms. The Attorney General is directed to report findings within 180 days.
- White House issues fact sheet on presidential memorandum directing investigation of straw donor and foreign contributions — The White House published a fact sheet on April 24, 2025, describing a Presidential Memorandum signed by President Trump directing the Attorney General to investigate allegations of unlawful "straw donor" and foreign contributions to U.S. political candidates through online fundraising platforms, particularly ActBlue. The memorandum cites congressional investigations and claims of fraud schemes, including donations from foreign IP addresses during the 2024 election cycle. The fact sheet asserts that ActBlue maintained lax verification standards and that state attorneys general have opened related investigations.
- Trump directed DOJ to investigate ActBlue — President Trump ordered the Department of Justice to investigate ActBlue, the fundraising platform used by Democratic candidates and causes, citing unsubstantiated claims that the platform accepts straw and foreign donations. The order targets Democratic fundraising infrastructure and reflects Trump's repeated assertions, made without evidence, about ActBlue's alleged acceptance of improper contributions.
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Week 14 – 2025-04-19–2025-04-25
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