Is Money Laundering Undermining U.S. Elections? GOP Raises Concerns About ‘Smurfing’

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.

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