ActBlue Under Scrutiny As Comer Investigates Suspicious Transactions
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) has revealed that the Biden Treasury Department flagged over 400 suspicious activity reports (SARs) involving ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising giant. The reports have sparked a new Republican-led investigation into possible money laundering and foreign interference in U.S. elections.
Comer’s concerns center on ActBlue’s ability to monitor the origin of donations. He pointed to recent revelations that the platform only began blocking foreign gift cards and requiring credit card security codes in September 2024, raising questions about compliance during previous election cycles.
“Accepting foreign donations is a felony,” Comer emphasized, adding that anyone associated with knowingly allowing such contributions must be held accountable. GOP investigators suspect that small, frequent contributions may have masked illicit funds routed through unwitting straw donors.
ActBlue has denied the allegations, calling them “disinformation” and affirming its commitment to legal compliance. A statement on its website insists that the platform follows strict fraud prevention protocols and fully discloses donations under federal, state, and local laws.
The investigation extends beyond ActBlue to federal agencies accused of obstructing inquiries into the Biden family. Comer noted that whistleblower testimony from IRS agents helped map out alleged interference by government employees. He pledged to work with Attorney General-designate Pam Bondi to pursue accountability.
House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI) is also involved in the investigation. His team found evidence suggesting that adversarial nations like China and Russia may have funneled illicit funds through ActBlue. Steil previously asked state attorneys general to investigate suspicious donations, expanding the probe to 19 states.
As Comer and Steil continue their efforts, Republicans argue the findings could expose systemic vulnerabilities in campaign finance oversight. Comer signaled that the recently flagged SARs may reveal whether ActBlue knowingly turned a blind eye to suspicious funds.
