House Committees Hand Out Subpoenas As ActBlue Clams Up

Republican lawmakers are investigating ActBlue for potential foreign contributions to U. S. political campaigns.

- House committee chairmen issued subpoenas to ActBlue officials due to non-compliance with voluntary requests for information.

- Subpoenaed officials include:

- Alyssa Twomey, former ActBlue Vice President of Customer Service

- An unnamed Senior Workflow Specialist

Allegations Against ActBlue

- Allegations state that ActBlue accepted fraudulent donations from various sources.

- Evidence shows ActBlue had a weak approach to fraud prevention.

- ActBlue allegedly lowered fraud-prevention standards in 2024 despite being aware of significant fraud attempts.

- Their training emphasized accepting contributions rather than scrutinizing for fraud.

Fraudulent Transactions

- ActBlue reportedly processed unverified payments during high fundraising periods.

- Notable fundraising figures include:

- $81 million raised in 24 hours after Biden ended his re-election bid.

- Over $615 million raised since Kamala Harris entered the race.

- Updates to ActBlue’s policies on identifying donors came only after major fundraising events.

- Investigations revealed contributions from multiple countries, including Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

- Reports indicate that there have been around 1,900 fraudulent transactions from September 2022 to November 2024.

Legal Delays and Responses

- ActBlue insiders have delayed providing testimony.

- The committees had initially requested informal testimony in March.

- After agreeing to speak, Twomey's attorney advised against it due to an ongoing DOJ investigation.

- The committee chairmen assert congressional authority requires the witnesses to comply regardless of attorney advice.

Attorney's Involvement

- Danny Onorato, a defense attorney representing ActBlue officials, raised concerns about the committees' investigation.

- The committee chairmen dispute Onorato's claims regarding violations of First Amendment rights.

Legislative Purpose

- The congressional committees emphasize their interest in preventing foreign influence in U. S. political donations.

- Their ongoing investigation is deemed important for ensuring the integrity of electoral systems.

- The chairmen state that the ActBlue insiders' insights are crucial for the committee's oversight efforts. 

https://thefederalist.com/2025/06/27/house-committees-hand-out-subpoenas-as-actblue-clams-up/