Comer and FBI Set to Charge ActBlue Operatives in Alleged Historic Money Laundering Scheme

Washington, D.C. – April 9, 2025, 8:58 AM PDT - House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and the FBI are reportedly gearing up to file criminal charges against operatives of ActBlue, the Democratic Party’s powerhouse fundraising platform, in what Comer has described as potentially the largest money laundering scheme in U.S. political history. The bombshell allegations, which have sent shockwaves through political circles, center on claims that ActBlue funneled billions of dollars in suspicious donations—some possibly from foreign entities—into Democratic campaigns under the guise of grassroots support.

In a fiery interview with conservative commentator Benny Johnson on March 13, 2025, Comer laid out the case, asserting that the evidence is “overwhelming.” “We’re investigating ActBlue the same way we investigated the Bidens,” Comer said, referencing his committee’s prior probes into the Biden family’s financial dealings. “We’re starting with the suspicious activity reports—bank violations that flag financial crimes. And let me tell you, the evidence is overwhelming” (The Gateway Pundit, March 13, 2025). These reports, known as SARs, are filed by banks with the Treasury Department when transactions raise red flags for potential fraud or money laundering.

Comer’s investigation, which began gaining traction last summer, has reportedly uncovered a flood of small-dollar donations from untraceable sources, including many tied to elderly Americans unaware their identities were being used. “We saw cases where individuals living in modest housing were recorded as donating hundreds of thousands of dollars,” Comer told Johnson. “That’s not normal. That’s money laundering” (yourNEWS, March 14, 2025). He alleges that ActBlue’s lax verification processes, such as not requiring credit card security codes, facilitated this activity—a point previously raised by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL).

The investigation has taken on new urgency under the Trump administration, with Comer claiming that the Biden administration obstructed access to critical financial records. “The Biden administration didn’t cooperate before the election. They stalled,” Comer said, noting that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen had limited his team’s access to SARs. Now, with a new Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, in place, Comer expects to review hundreds of these reports in the coming weeks (Vigilant News Network, March 13, 2025).

The fallout at ActBlue has been swift and chaotic. Reports indicate that key executives have resigned, lawyers are abandoning ship, and employees have been locked out of their systems amid whispers of whistleblowers. “When the lawyers flee, you know you’re cooked,” Johnson quipped during the interview, a sentiment Comer echoed: “These people know what’s coming. If ActBlue was innocent, they’d be out there defending themselves” (The Gateway Pundit, March 13, 2025). ActBlue has yet to issue a public response to these specific claims, though it has previously denied wrongdoing and emphasized its commitment to legal compliance (Just The News, December 11, 2024).

The stakes couldn’t be higher. Comer warned that if charges are filed and convictions secured, the consequences could be catastrophic for the Democratic Party. “If ActBlue goes down—if people go to prison—if there are frog marches for ActBlue executives—the Democrat Party is finished,” he predicted (legalinsurrection.com, March 14, 2025). Johnson agreed, adding, “They’ll have to rebuild from the ashes. ActBlue is their financial lifeline.”

The investigation has also drawn attention from other lawmakers. Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) recently called on FBI Director Kash Patel to probe ActBlue, citing “hundreds” of SARs flagged under the Biden administration (The American Tribune, March 15, 2025). Meanwhile, nineteen state attorneys general have launched their own inquiries into the platform over similar allegations of fraud and money laundering (WND, March 14, 2025).

As of today, April 9, 2025, no formal charges have been filed, but Comer has promised that the House Oversight Committee will hold hearings and review additional Treasury data soon. The FBI’s involvement remains officially unconfirmed, though Comer’s repeated references to collaboration with the agency suggest an announcement could be imminent. Political analysts are watching closely, as the outcome could reshape campaign finance and upend the Democratic Party’s fundraising apparatus ahead of future elections. 17GEN4.com