Several Officials Resign From Fundraising Organization

For two decades, ActBlue has been the financial backbone of the Democratic Party, funneling billions of dollars into left-wing campaigns and causes. But now, the powerhouse fundraising platform appears to be imploding, with mass resignations, internal chaos, and mounting legal scrutiny suggesting that something far more serious is unfolding behind the scenes.

In just a few short weeks, at least seven senior officials have abruptly resigned, including ActBlue’s vice president for customer service, its chief revenue officer, a long-time engineer, and—most notably—all but one of its legal staff. The last remaining lawyer, Zain Ahmad, then found his email and internal access suddenly revoked before being placed on leave. If this were happening in any other major organization, it would be front-page news. But because it’s ActBlue—a group responsible for fueling Democratic candidates and progressive causes—the media has been slow to put the pieces together.

So what’s really happening here?

One theory comes from former RedState colleague Bill Shipley, who suggests that this kind of mass exodus tends to occur when law enforcement starts “asking questions.” That leads to lawyers stepping in, and those lawyers advising their clients that it might be in their best interest to distance themselves from the organization before things get worse. And given what we already know about ActBlue’s shady history, the timing makes perfect sense.

During the 2024 campaign, there were glaring signs of massive election finance violations—what Shipley calls “violations on a Biblical scale.” Reports began surfacing of individuals, often elderly, discovering that they had somehow “donated” hundreds of dollars to Democratic campaigns without their knowledge. Some even found that their names had been used for hundreds of micro-donations, all conveniently staying under the $200 threshold that avoids FEC reporting.

Then came the bombshell lawsuit. Republican strategist Mark Block, former chief of staff to Herman Cain, uncovered that his identity had been stolen to funnel 385 fraudulent donations through ActBlue—including donations to the Kamala Harris Victory Fund. Block’s lawsuit alleges that ActBlue was involved in a massive scheme to circumvent federal election law, potentially affecting tens of thousands of unwitting Americans.

AI-driven analysis of over 200 million FEC records spanning 14 years has revealed deeply suspicious patterns—thousands of minuscule donations from the same individuals, elderly “donors” contributing sums far beyond their means, and even foreign transactions slipping through ActBlue’s system.

Perhaps the most damning revelation? ActBlue has been found accepting donations from prepaid credit cards and foreign sources, including contributions from countries under U.S. sanctions. If true, that would indicate not just fraud, but outright criminal activity.

This is no longer a question of clerical errors or financial mismanagement. The resignations, the legal fallout, and the sheer scale of financial irregularities point to something far bigger—potential felony indictments on the horizon.

And the impact won’t be limited to ActBlue. Its collapse could trigger broader scrutiny of all online political fundraising, including the Republican counterpart, WinRed. The FEC and DOJ will be forced to monitor online contributions more aggressively, and the days of conveniently untraceable donations may be coming to an end.