Key Democratic leaders, including Suzan DelBene and Kirsten Gillibrand, have condemned the executive order, arguing it undermines democratic participation and threatens small donations to opposing candidates.

Concerns have been raised about donations made through 'dummy' accounts and the use of gift cards to bypass detection, with reports indicating many elderly Americans may have unknowingly made multiple small donations.

ActBlue's CEO, Regina Wallace-Jones, expressed that the investigation has caused anxiety within the Democratic ecosystem, emphasizing that the platform is committed to empowering grassroots donors.

Wallace-Jones also stated that ActBlue's mission will not be deterred by these investigations, framing the actions as part of a broader campaign to undermine public confidence.

President Trump has signed a memorandum aimed at investigating illegal foreign contributions in U.S. elections, specifically targeting the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue.

The executive order, issued on April 24, 2025, directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate allegations of illegal campaign donations linked to ActBlue.

The White House has claimed that online fundraising platforms, including ActBlue, are being exploited by 'bad actors' to launder illegal contributions and evade donation limits.

The scrutiny of ActBlue comes amid allegations from GOP investigations and criticism from Trump allies, including Elon Musk, who have suggested connections to fraudulent activities.

In contrast, the GOP's fundraising platform WinRed has not faced similar scrutiny, despite its own challenges regarding fraud detection.

Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley has supported the investigation, labeling Democratic fundraising efforts as a 'Dark Money scam.'

Despite acknowledging ActBlue's recent updates as a positive step, Rep. Steil deemed them insufficient in addressing the concerns raised.

This investigation follows a pattern of increasing scrutiny on fundraising practices, with both parties facing challenges related to transparency and donor verification.