House GOP committees have intensified their probe into ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform, by issuing new subpoenas, escalating the legal battle.
The Subpoena Saga
Reps. James Comer (R-Ky.), Bryan Steil (R-Wisc.), and Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) leading the investigation, issued subpoenas to compel ActBlue employees to testify about fraud prevention policies.
ActBlue’s Defiance
ActBlue pushed back on the congressional investigation, questioning its intentions and constitutionality, particularly after a similar probe was launched by the White House.
The platform criticized the investigation as a partisan effort, arguing that any probe into foreign donations should also include WinRed, the largest Republican fundraising platform.
Legal Battles and Political Drama
President Donald Trump’s order for the Justice Department to investigate foreign donations in online fundraising, focusing on ActBlue, intensified the political drama.
The GOP lawmakers defended the investigation, highlighting its importance in informing future campaign finance legislation.
ActBlue’s Response
ActBlue’s CEO, Regina Wallace-Jones, condemned the subpoenas as ‘political theater,’ highlighting concerns about partisan inquiries and parallel investigations.
The platform raised issues about cooperation with the probe, citing constitutional protections.
Continued Legal Battles
ActBlue previously provided documents to the GOP committees voluntarily and under subpoena, but employees resisted voluntary interviews, citing the Justice Department probe.
House GOP’s investigative efforts have targeted various Democratic officials, including former President Joe Biden, showcasing a pattern of aggressive oversight.
