Trump’s attack on ActBlue violates the First Amendment
President Trump is at it again, accusing his political opponents of fraud and corruption. This time, he is targeting ActBlue, a major fundraising platform for Democratic candidates at the local, state and national levels.
Since 2004, when it was established, ActBlue has collected almost $17 billion for Democrats and affiliated causes. In the 2024 election alone, it raised more than $1 billion — far outstripping the $600 million raised by the Republican-affiliated WinRed.
Like any other organization of such scope and magnitude, ActBlue is far from perfect. Among other things, it has recently been plagued by sudden staff turnover. But given its success and importance to Democrats, it © The Hill
