Allegations that ActBlue, a Democratic fundraising platform, is a massive money laundering operation have surfaced, raising concerns about election integrity. Arizona State Senator Mark Finchem and whistleblower Shawn Taylor claim evidence of a scheme dubbed “The Motherlode of All Financial Crimes,” involving billions in real estate fraud and laundered political donations. They allege properties linked to ActBlue donors are artificially inflated through same-day transactions, with excess mortgage funds funneled into campaigns.
ELECTION INTEGRITY: What if ActBlue was simply a massive money laundering operation? It is being alleged that as much as 60% of donations funneled through the platform are from China. Senator Finchem and Whistleblower Shawn Taylor claim they have evidence that ActBlue is involved… pic.twitter.com/oAIo1IS1Rf
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Finchem suggests this involves illicit sources like cartel money, human trafficking proceeds, and possibly Chinese Communist Party funds, citing LexisNexis property records showing suspicious value spikes. Separately, claims that 60% of ActBlue donations originate from China stem from 2023 analyses of internet traffic and FEC records, though new evidence for this figure is scarce.
These accusations align with ongoing scrutiny, including a 2023 Texas probe into ActBlue’s lax verification, a 2025 House report on potential fraud, and a July 2025 subpoena from three House committees. ActBlue maintains its operations are legitimate and secure, but the recent subpoena and DOJ involvement suggest the matter is under active review.
Critics note the allegations, amplified by conservative outlets like Gateway Pundit, lack public raw data and may reflect partisan motives, given Finchem’s election denial history. ActBlue argues small-donation patterns reflect grassroots enthusiasm, not fraud, and highlights similar issues with Republican platforms like WinRed.
While the real estate claims are unproven, their scale and federal attention warrant scrutiny. If substantiated, they could undermine trust in campaign finance; if not, they risk fueling misinformation. Monitoring FEC filings and congressional hearings will clarify the truth behind these explosive allegations.