Texas Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett, known for her far-left views, may face scrutiny from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) due to an investigation into her campaign finances. This inquiry was initiated following a complaint lodged by the Coolidge-Reagan Foundation, a conservative watchdog organization, as reported by The Daily Signal.
Wanda D. Brown, the FEC’s assistant general counsel for complaints examination and legal administration, informed the group, “The respondents will be notified of this complaint within five business days.” She added, “You will be informed as soon as the Federal Election Commission takes final action on your client’s complaint. If you receive any further information regarding this matter, please forward it to the Office of the General Counsel.”
Dan Backer, a Washington attorney representing the Coolidge-Reagan Foundation, confirmed to the outlet, “The FEC has opened an investigation. There is a process in place, and they are looking into it.”
The investigation focuses on 53 individual donations totaling $595 to Crockett’s campaign via ActBlue, allegedly made by a 73-year-old Texas resident named Randy Best. However, a video shared by one of Crockett’s opponents, Sholdon Daniels, features Best’s wife claiming she was unaware of these donations, raising concerns about their legitimacy.
The complaint further states, “Rep. Crockett, through her principal campaign committee Respondent Jasmine for US, has received thousands of other donations through ActBlue, amounting to over $870,000.” It remains uncertain how many of these contributions may also be fraudulent, potentially made in the names of unsuspecting individuals who did not actually provide the funds.
ActBlue has previously faced criticism for allegedly facilitating the laundering of foreign campaign contributions, with claims that it may have amassed millions through fraudulent donations, as indicated by testimonies from elderly Americans.Eighteen registered Democrats in Connecticut, all aged 70 and above, reportedly contributed $1.9 million to Democratic initiatives, including ActBlue, through numerous small donations from 2016 to 2024. This information comes from an analysis of Federal Election Commission filings conducted by Dominic Rapini, the CEO of a cybersecurity firm and a former Republican candidate in Connecticut.
Rapini expressed to The Daily Signal, “Upon reviewing the donation patterns associated with these purported ‘smurfs,’ the irregularities are glaring, indicating behavior that contradicts both human logic and common sense. To maintain trust in our electoral process, we must address these anomalies directly.”
Wisconsin Republican Rep. Bryan Steil, who chairs the House Administration Committee, acknowledged that similar reports have emerged across the country.
“In response, I shared the results of our investigation with several state attorneys general last fall,” he stated to The Signal. “The committee and I are fully prepared to work with any state law enforcement officials interested in accessing the information we have compiled on this important matter.”
ActBlue emphasized its role as a reliable platform that enables small-dollar donors to contribute legally and securely to political candidates, political action committees, and various political and nonpartisan nonprofit organizations. The organization highlighted its comprehensive security measures and stringent fraud prevention protocols, which are designed to protect donor information, eliminate potentially illegal foreign contributions, safeguard donors from financial fraud, and identify other unlawful or fraudulent activities. Consequently, donors, candidates, and organizations can trust that their information is secure and that the platform is reliable.
