Congressional Republicans are demanding that ActBlue, the dominant fundraising platform for the Democratic Party, turn over financial records amid allegations that it may have facilitated money laundering linked to terrorist organizations. The accusations, outlined in a letter from Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), have escalated calls for federal scrutiny into ActBlue’s fundraising practices.
Issa, who serves as vice chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, alleges that ActBlue and its charitable arm, ActBlue Charities, provided fundraising services for groups with known ties to U.S.-sanctioned terrorist organizations.
“I write to raise concerns regarding the progressive fundraising organization ActBlue – as well as its charitable arm ActBlue Charities – and credible allegations of the provision of fundraising services and payment processing for terror-linked organizations and nonprofits,” Issa wrote.
The letter specifically calls out donations processed for the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel and the U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights—both of which have been linked to anti-Israel activism. The New York Post reports that the latter organization is funded in part by billionaire George Soros and has been involved in student protests that have featured antisemitic rhetoric.
Issa argues that ActBlue has failed to properly vet donations on its platform, potentially violating anti-terrorism financing laws.
“Neither ActBlue Charities – nor its parent organization ActBlue – have any reliable process to vet users of their platforms for links to terrorism, simply ignore their obligations under the law, and are actively abetting this collaboration,” he wrote.
He further warned that ActBlue’s alleged misconduct could extend beyond campaign finance violations.
“Terror financing is an extremely serious crime, and organizations cannot be given a free pass for failed due diligence, or worse, the enabling of terrorism.”
Republicans have also raised concerns that coordination between ActBlue and pro-Palestinian organizations may constitute money laundering. Issa suggested that ActBlue’s activities could reflect a “wider commitment to financing and facilitating attacks on Israel and Jewish people in America and around the globe.”
The scrutiny comes months after House Republicans subpoenaed records from the U.S. Treasury Department to determine whether ActBlue had processed fraudulent payments. Both the House Oversight and House Administration Committees have requested financial records dating back to early 2023.
Adding to ActBlue’s challenges, the organization is reportedly in turmoil as it prepares for the 2026 election cycle. The progressive fundraising giant has been plagued by internal strife, with top executives resigning amid accusations of mismanagement.
Last week, two unions representing ActBlue employees sent a letter to the board of directors citing an “alarming pattern” of high-level departures. According to The New York Times, the instability has left many Democrats concerned about their party’s fundraising capabilities heading into the next election cycle.
ActBlue spokeswoman Megan Hughes attempted to downplay the concerns, stating, “Like many organizations, as we undergo some transition heading into this new election cycle, we are focused on ensuring we have a strong team in place.”
