ActBlue, the leading online fundraising platform for Democratic candidates, is in turmoil after seven senior officials resigned last month. The departures come as congressional Republicans intensify an investigation into the organization, raising questions about its stability and future as a key Democratic fundraising tool.
The wave of resignations, which began on February 21, included long-serving directors of customer service and partnerships, as well as key figures in legal, human resources, and technical roles. The exits have sparked alarm within ActBlue, with two employee unions sending a scathing letter to the board last week. The letter described an “alarming pattern” of leadership losses and accused the organization of “volatility and toxicity,” eroding staff confidence.
Adding to the unrest, Zain Ahmad—the last remaining lawyer in ActBlue’s legal office—reported retaliation after his internal access was revoked and messages deleted. He was placed on leave shortly after raising concerns, prompting the unions to demand an external investigation into CEO Regina Wallace-Jones’ leadership.
X CEO Elon Musk weighed in, saying, “Something stinks about ActBlue,” and noting its funding from Democratic mega-donors like George Soros and Reid Hoffman. Musk also claimed ActBlue supported groups that targeted Tesla.
There is information suggesting that ActBlue may be linked to efforts targeting Elon Musk, particularly through protests against Tesla, with private cars and dealerships being targeted. Elon Musk has publicly claimed on X that five groups—Troublemakers, Disruption Project, Rise & Resist, Indivisible Project, and Democratic Socialists of America—funded via ActBlue, are responsible for organizing these protests. He also named Democratic donors like George Soros and Reid Hoffman as ActBlue funders, implying a coordinated campaign against him and Tesla. (As we publish this, X is down, presumably hacked, and the video may not play.)
An investigation has found 5 ActBlue-funded groups responsible for Tesla “protests”: Troublemakers, Disruption Project, Rise & Resist, Indivisible Project and Democratic Socialists of America.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 8, 2025
ActBlue funders include George Soros, Reid Hoffman, Herbert Sandler, Patricia Bauman,…
ActBlue has raised over $16 billion since 2004, making its stability critical for Democrats. However, the ongoing Republican probe—questioning security, fraud prevention, and possible foreign donations—threatens its operations. Some Democrats fear this scrutiny is a GOP tactic to weaken their fundraising edge, especially with Republicans now controlling Congress and the White House.
Despite the upheaval, ActBlue insists it remains focused on its mission. Spokeswoman Megan Hughes acknowledged the staff transitions but emphasized the organization’s commitment to a strong team ahead of the election cycle. Still, with tensions rising and key expertise lost, ActBlue’s challenges could ripple across Democratic campaigns nationwide.
Remember this?
Remember when James O’Keefe investigated ActBlue donations, knocking on doors of elderly donors listed in FEC records—some tied to $200K+ in contributions?
Cindy Nowe, a senior from Annapolis, MD, supposedly donated OVER 1,000 TIMES to ActBlue in 2022—$18,849.77 total! That’s three donations a day for a year. Yet when James asked her about it, Cindy dropped said, “No, I don’t think so.”
🚨 BOMBSHELL ALERT: Maryland Grandma Exposes ActBlue's DIRTY LITTLE SECRET! 🚨
— Mila Joy (@MilaLovesJoe) March 10, 2025
Cindy Nowe, a sweet senior from Annapolis, MD, supposedly donated OVER 1,000 TIMES to ActBlue in 2022—$18,849.77 total! That’s 3 donations A DAY, EVERY DAY, all year long. But when OMG asked her about… pic.twitter.com/n0i3bcIW6A