President Trump is turning up the heat on election integrity, launching a new push to crack down on corruption and potential foreign influence in U.S. campaigns. On April 24, 2025, he signed a presidential memorandum directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate online fundraising platforms—specifically naming ActBlue, a major fundraising tool for Democratic candidates.
According to a White House fact sheet, a recent congressional investigation found troubling signs of fraudulent activity linked to ActBlue. Thousands of donations reportedly came from foreign IP addresses using prepaid debit cards over a 30-day span during the 2024 election—a clear violation, since foreign nationals are barred from donating to U.S. elections.
The memo alleges that online platforms like ActBlue may have been used to “launder illegal campaign contributions,” potentially allowing foreign money to quietly flow into American politics. The White House didn’t mince words, criticizing ActBlue for having “loose standards” and allowing unverified or potentially fake donations.
It gets more serious. House investigators reportedly found that ActBlue flagged at least 22 major fraud campaigns in recent years, with almost half linked to overseas sources.
President Trump’s goal with this new directive, according to the memo, is to restore trust in the voting process. “We’re working to fix our elections so they’re fair and honest,” the president said.
The move sparked a wave of support online, especially among conservatives. After the memo was announced, America First News shared the update on X (formerly Twitter). One user, madman, reacted with excitement: “If you thought things were loud before, this is huge! ActBlue was the Democrats’ secret weapon. This changes everything!”
The timing of the investigation also follows new allegations involving Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX), who reportedly received donations from a Texas couple who later claimed they never authorized them. The controversy only fueled the fire online, with critics accusing Crockett of exploiting donors and demanding accountability.
Whether this leads to legal consequences or sweeping reforms, one thing is clear: the 2024 election aftermath is still sending shockwaves through Washington—and President Trump is making it clear he’s not backing down from the fight.