James Comer, Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, has announced plans to investigate ActBlue over allegations of money-laundering and foreign interference in Democrat fundraising. Comer revealed that the Treasury Department has flagged over 400 Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) tied to the platform.
In an interview with Just the News, No Noise, Comer criticized federal employees who allegedly obstructed investigations into the Biden family. “We want to see accountability from the deep state actors involved in this cover-up,” he said, pledging to collaborate with the Trump administration’s incoming leadership.
Bryan Steil (R-WI) noted troubling signs that ActBlue’s systems may have been vulnerable to abuse. Reports suggest foreign entities, including China and Iran, may have used gift cards to funnel illicit money through the platform. Steil disclosed that ActBlue only began banning foreign-purchased gift cards and implementing CVV requirements late in 2024.
Comer questioned ActBlue’s funding model, suggesting the volume of small donations strains credibility. “It’s unlikely that every Democrat supporter is making $5 donations to every candidate daily,” he said. ActBlue, however, maintains its operations are transparent and compliant with legal standards.
Despite ActBlue’s denials, Comer expressed skepticism about the platform’s safeguards against fraud. His investigation aims to determine whether ActBlue knowingly allowed illicit transactions to fund Democrat campaigns.
As the investigation continues, Comer also highlighted whistleblower testimony revealing bureaucratic interference in probing Biden family finances. These revelations add to the growing scrutiny of federal agencies and their role in obstructing justice.
Comer’s efforts underscore a broader GOP push for transparency and accountability in campaign finance, with potential ramifications for both the Biden administration and ActBlue’s reputation.
