Rep. Claudia Tenney Calls for FEC Investigation into ActBlue Allegations

Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., has formally requested the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to investigate allegations of "fraudulent, deceptive, and potentially illegal behavior" associated with ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform. In a letter to FEC Chair Sean Cooksey and Vice Chair Ellen Weintraub, Tenney highlighted reports of unusual transaction activities involving substantial sums of money, noting that many individuals appear to have made thousands of donations annually through the platform. Tenney expressed concerns that ActBlue's decision not to require card verification values (CVV) for online donations could facilitate fraudulent activities and foreign interference in U.S. elections. She urged the FEC to either provide a detailed summary of their findings or commit to investigating the potential for fraudulent donations and the lack of verification measures employed by ActBlue. The congresswoman emphasized the need for action to restore public trust in the electoral process, which she claims has reached historic lows. In a related development, Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wis., chair of the Committee on House Administration, has also called for immediate emergency rulemaking to enforce CVV verification for online political donations. His request follows accusations that ActBlue is circumventing campaign donation laws, leading to rampant fraud. Despite these concerns, as of Monday morning, a CVV number was still required for donations to Vice President Harris. Whistleblower reports have further indicated irregularities, including numerous small donations from retirees on fixed incomes and multiple contributions of $2.50 from the same individuals, raising additional questions about the integrity of the fundraising platform.