Texas Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett, known for her far-left views, may face scrutiny from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) regarding her campaign finances.
An investigation has been initiated following a complaint lodged by the Coolidge-Reagan Foundation, a conservative watchdog organization, concerning funds raised through the contentious Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue, 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 (FEC) reaches a final decision on your client’s complaint. If you receive any further information regarding this matter, please direct it to the Office of the General Counsel.”
Dan Backer, a Washington attorney representing the Coolidge-Reagan Foundation, stated to the outlet, “The FEC has opened an investigation. There is a process in place, and they are looking into it.”
The inquiry focuses on 53 individual donations totaling $595 to Crockett’s campaign, allegedly made by a 73-year-old Texas resident named Randy Best, according to the FEC complaint.
However, a video shared by one of Crockett’s challengers, Sholdon Daniels, features Best’s wife claiming she was unaware of the donations, raising concerns about their legitimacy. The complaint noted, “Rep. Crockett, through her principal campaign committee Respondent Jasmine for US, has received thousands of other donations via ActBlue, amounting to over $870,000. It remains uncertain how many of these may also be fraudulent transactions made in the names of unsuspecting individuals who did not actually contribute the funds.”
ActBlue has previously faced criticism over allegations of facilitating the laundering of foreign campaign contributions.Eighteen registered Democrats in Connecticut, all aged over 70, reportedly contributed $1.9 million to Democratic initiatives, including ActBlue, through numerous small donations from 2016 to 2024, as revealed by a review of Federal Election Commission filings conducted by Dominic Rapini, CEO of a cybersecurity firm and a former Republican candidate in Connecticut.
“When I analyze the donation trends associated with these purported ‘smurfs,’ the discrepancies are glaring, showcasing actions that contradict both rational thought and common sense,” Rapini stated to The Daily Signal. “To maintain confidence in our electoral system, we must address these irregularities directly.”
Wisconsin Republican Rep. Bryan Steil, who chairs the House Administration Committee, acknowledged similar reports emerging across the country. “Last fall, I shared the results of our investigation with several state attorneys general,” he informed The Signal. “The committee and I are fully prepared to work with any state law enforcement agencies that wish to review the information we have compiled on this important matter.”
“I assure you that I have NOT made any donations to the [Democratic National Committee] or local Democratic parties since 2016,” one elderly woman reportedly stated. “Any contributions beyond that are either fraudulent or manipulated.”
Another woman, aged 91, is recorded as having made 2,591 donations totaling $41,000, according to FEC filings. However, she signed an affidavit with Rapini, denying any involvement in such donations.
A statement on the ActBlue website reassures donors that the platform is secure and adheres to “ethical standards.”ActBlue takes pride in being a reliable platform that enables small-dollar donors to make legal and secure contributions to political candidates, political action committees, and various political and nonpartisan nonprofit organizations. Our comprehensive security program and stringent fraud prevention protocols are designed to safeguard donors’ information, eliminate potentially illegal foreign contributions, shield donors from financial fraud, and identify other possible unlawful or fraudulent activities. Consequently, donors, candidates, and organizations can trust that their information is protected and that our platform remains secure, as stated in the post.
