The Foreign Money Scandal That Could Rock the Democrat Party
Trump orders the DOJ to investigate ActBlue, the Democrats' online money machine. The odds of senior Democrats in handcuffs are abnormally high.
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by Rod D. Martin
May 2, 2025
There’s an old adage in politics: “Follow the money.” When it comes to the Democrat Party’s fundraising machine, that trail leads directly to ActBlue — an online behemoth that has quietly but efficiently fueled the Left’s electoral dominance for over a decade. NBC refers to it as “Democrats’ main fundraising platform” and “one of the pillars of the Party’s online ecosystem.”
The problem? ActBlue’s murky dealings: apparent money laundering, illegal “straw donor” schemes, and even massive foreign contributions — “election interference” — that could have altered the balance of American power, and may now land senior Democrats in prison.
Late last week, President Trump ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate ActBlue’s operations and its role in potentially facilitating foreign interference in U.S. elections. The presidential memorandum cites damning evidence gathered by congressional investigators, including reports that ActBlue accepted hundreds if not thousands of donations from foreign IP addresses using prepaid credit cards — an ideal tool for money laundering.
He’s not alone. In addition to the DOJ and Congress, 19 states are reportedly investigating ActBlue for allegations related to fraudulent fundraising practices, including potential money laundering and misuse of donor identities.
The question is no longer whether ActBlue is corrupt. The question now is how deep the rot goes, and how far up the Democrat food chain it reaches.
Serious people could do serious prison time. And Democrats’ fundraising could drop dramatically if limited to legitimate donors. Much hangs in the balance.