In an unexpected twist, state Attorneys General from multiple states have launched investigations into ActBlue, a leading Democratic political action committee, amid alarming reports of fraud and money laundering. Investigative journalist Parker Thayer, among others, uncovered perplexing donation patterns that prompted intense scrutiny.
🚨Virginia AG Miyares sends demand letter to ActBlue about money laundering allegations
Wants a responsive summary by August 12
Now THIS is the action we expect from our law enforcement officials
More Attorneys General need to do the same and help unravel this national money… https://t.co/XYtuLxCpTy
— DC_Draino (@DC_Draino) August 2, 2024
Thayer, collaborating with the Capital Research Center, revealed startling details: a donor from Monroe, Michigan, supposedly made over 20,000 donations since 2019, totaling more than $40,000, while living in a modest 1,000 square foot home. Another case from Brighton, Michigan, involved a retirement home resident making over 2,500 donations since October 2023. Thayer suggested two potential scenarios: ActBlue might be preying on seniors with memory issues by repeatedly soliciting monthly contributions, or a more nefarious straw-donor scheme could be at work.
James O’Keefe, founder of O’Keefe Media Group, has documented numerous cases of alleged fraud, predominantly targeting senior citizens. In March, O’Keefe visited Maryland to speak with residents whose identities were linked to significant donations to ActBlue and other left-wing causes. While these individuals admitted to making some donations, they vehemently denied the large sums attributed to them, indicating potential exploitation.
Further investigations by Election Watch, a group of citizen journalists, using Federal Election Commission data, discovered that hundreds of seniors nationwide appeared to have made an implausible number of donations. One senior, for instance, reportedly made 1,009 donations totaling $18,849.77 since 2022, despite her firm denial of such extensive contributions.
ActBlue Ghost Donor Scandal Gets Bigger By The Day – Democrats in DOJ & FEC don’t want to cutoff illegal funds. Republican state Attorneys General must investigate using state laws on fraud and identity theft – & RICO – to pry open ActBlue https://t.co/ifVoVGrw8k
— Derek Harvey (@ColonelDHarvey) July 26, 2024
In New Jersey, a citizen journalist uncovered additional evidence of potential campaign finance fraud, revealing that an elderly woman was stunned to learn over $86,000 had been donated in her name, involving 5,300 individual contributions. The distraught woman was devastated by the misuse of her identity.
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey responded to these allegations by announcing an investigation, stating, “My team is looking into the disturbing allegations surrounding ActBlue.” Similarly, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares confirmed his office’s awareness and action on the issue.
Maryland Woman Denies 1,000+ Donations to ActBlue; OMG Uncovers Fraud Scheme
Cindy Nowe of Annapolis, Maryland, allegedly contributed over 1,000 times to ActBlue in 2022, totaling $18,849.77. That means Cindy would have had to donate three times a day, every day, for the whole… pic.twitter.com/XcHLyepV89
— James O’Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII) July 28, 2024
Wyoming’s Secretary of State, Chuck Gray, also launched an investigation into ActBlue Wyoming, stressing the importance of compliance with state election laws and the serious nature of fraudulent donations. Gray emphasized, “The widespread allegations against ActBlue are deeply troubling, and we must ensure that political action committees are following the Wyoming Election Code.”
These widespread allegations have cast a dark shadow over ActBlue, raising critical questions about the integrity of political fundraising and the protection of vulnerable individuals from exploitation. The ongoing investigations aim to uncover the truth and ensure that any fraudulent activities are thoroughly addressed.
Major Points
- State Attorneys General launch probes into ActBlue after reports of fraudulent donation patterns.
- Investigator Parker Thayer exposes suspicious donations from Michigan residents, including a modest home and a retirement home.
- James O’Keefe highlights elderly exploitation, with victims denying large donations attributed to them.
- Election Watch reveals hundreds of seniors nationwide linked to implausible numbers of donations.
- Officials in Missouri, Virginia, and Wyoming announce investigations to ensure compliance with election laws.
Fallon Jacobson – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News