President Trump has directed the Justice Department to investigate ActBlue, aiming to scrutinize its practices for potential illegal donations, particularly straw donations and foreign contributions. This move intensifies Republican efforts to undermine Democratic fundraising mechanisms. ActBlue's spokesperson defended the organization's compliance with election laws, emphasizing its role in facilitating democratic participation. The outcome of this investigation could significantly impact the entire Democratic fundraising framework, which relies on ActBlue for various candidates and causes.
ActBlue plays a vital role in enabling all Americans to participate in our democracy, and the organization strictly abides by all federal and state laws governing its activities.
The inquiry is ostensibly meant to look into possible illegal donations made by people in someone else's name, known as straw donations, as well as hard-dollar contributions from foreign donors.
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