House Republicans are escalating their scrutiny of ActBlue, a major Democratic fundraising platform, with a subpoena demanding more information about its donor verification practices. The move comes amidst concerns about potential foreign influence in elections and follows reports of suspicious transactions flagged by the Treasury Department. ActBlue, which has implemented changes to its security protocols in recent months, has denied any evidence of foreign interference.
Republican lawmakers, including Senator Marco Rubio and Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, have accused the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue of engaging in ‘smurfing,’ a form of money laundering used to disguise large campaign contributions. They allege that millions of dollars might be funneled into Democratic candidates’ campaign coffers through this illicit practice, which involves creating fake donors and exploiting unwitting individuals’ identities. This raises concerns about the integrity of U.S. elections and the potential for foreign interference.
