House GOP Probes ActBlue for Suspected Foreign Donation Violations

Democrats’ biggest fundraising platform caught with its hand in the foreign cookie jar!

At a Glance

House GOP launches probe into ActBlue over alleged illegal foreign contributions
ActBlue accepted donations via foreign prepaid/gift cards until July 2024
Platform raised over $13.6 billion for Democrats since 2004
Investigation findings to be referred to incoming Trump Justice Department

ActBlue’s Foreign Funding Fiasco

Well, folks, it looks like the left’s favorite political ATM, ActBlue, has been caught with its pants down. House Republicans are turning up the heat on this Democratic cash cow, and boy, is it starting to sizzle. The House Administration Committee, led by the intrepid Rep. Bryan Steil, has uncovered some pretty damning evidence that might just burst ActBlue’s bubble – and possibly a few campaign coffers along with it.

What’s got the GOP’s knickers in a twist? Oh, just the small matter of ActBlue potentially funneling foreign money into U.S. elections. You know, that pesky little illegal activity that undermines the very foundation of our democracy. But hey, who’s counting, right?

🚨🇺🇸 GOP PROBES ACTBLUE OVER FOREIGN MONEY FEARS, TARGETS FRAUD DETECTION FIRM

House Republicans are demanding answers from Sift, ActBlue's fraud detection provider, over concerns the Democratic fundraising giant may have accepted illegal foreign donations.

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— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 10, 2024

The ‘Blue’ in ActBlue Stands for ‘Blunder’

Let’s break this down for those who haven’t been keeping score at home. ActBlue, the Democratic Party’s golden goose, has been accepting donations via foreign prepaid and gift cards until as recently as July. Yes, you read that right – JULY. Of 2024. As in, this election cycle. As in, when Democrats were raking in record amounts of campaign cash.

“ActBlue was accepting foreign gift cards until September. This is ILLEGAL” – Speaker Mike Johnson

Now, I’m no campaign finance expert, but even I know that foreign contributions to U.S. political campaigns are about as legal as a ham sandwich at a vegan convention. It’s not just frowned upon; it’s downright criminal. But apparently, ActBlue didn’t get the memo – or maybe they just conveniently misplaced it under a pile of foreign cash.

The Plot Thickens

But wait, there’s more! Our diligent investigators have discovered that ActBlue’s security measures were about as robust as a screen door on a submarine. They were accepting credit card donations without requiring a CVV code. For those unfamiliar with basic online security, that’s like leaving your front door wide open and putting a “Come on in!” sign on the lawn.

“While this is a positive step forward, there is still more work to be done to ensure our campaign finance system is fully protected from fraud and unlawful foreign interference” – Rep. Bryan Steil

The House Administration Committee isn’t just throwing darts in the dark here. They’ve subpoenaed documents, they’ve crunched numbers, and they’ve found thousands of potentially fraudulent donations across 19 states. That’s not a fluke, folks – that’s a pattern.

The Blame Game Begins

Of course, ActBlue is singing the “we didn’t do nothin’ wrong” tune. Their president, Regina Wallace-Jones, claims they have a “multilayered” security approach. Multilayered, huh? Like a cake made of Swiss cheese, perhaps?

But here’s the kicker – ActBlue has suddenly decided to update its policies. As of September 9, they’re now rejecting donations from foreign prepaid/gift cards, domestic gift cards, high-risk countries, and those flagged by their AI fraud platform. Well, isn’t that convenient? Nothing says “we’re innocent” quite like scrambling to close the barn door after the horse has bolted, the cow has come home, and the chickens have roosted.

“The good news is President [Donald} Trump’s coming to office in just a few short weeks. We’re going to have an opportunity to move forward on the prosecutorial side, and then we in Congress have to continue this work, moving legislation forward.” – Rep. Bryan Steil

But fear not, justice seekers! Chairman Steil isn’t about to let this slide. He’s promising to hand over all the juicy details to the incoming Trump Justice Department. Now that’s what I call a plot twist worthy of a political thriller.

🚨 Chairman @RepBryanSteil and Ranking Member @SenRonJohnson are requesting classified briefings from Treasury, DNI, & FBI on potential fraudulent donations through ActBlue.

Foreign actors have no place in American elections.https://t.co/g7AavgFWQj

— House Admin. Committee GOP (@HouseAdmin) October 22, 2024

The Bottom Line

Ladies and gentlemen, we’re witnessing a potential game-changer in the world of political fundraising. ActBlue, the left’s money-making machine, might just be running on foreign fuel. If these allegations prove true, we’re not just talking about a few bad apples – we’re looking at an orchard of corruption that could shake the Democratic Party to its core.

As we watch this story unfold, remember: in the game of politics, money talks. But in America, it should only speak with a red, white, and blue accent. Anything else isn’t just un-American – it’s illegal. Stay tuned, folks. This ActBlue saga is far from over, and something tells me the next act might just bring down the house.