Trump’s Targeting of ActBlue Is a Threat to Fair Elections

I write today with deep alarm about recent reports that President Trump has directly pressured the U.S. Department of Justice to initiate an investigation into ActBlue—an organization that plays a vital role in sustaining Democratic candidates and progressive causes through grassroots fundraising. As reported by the Washington Post on April 24, 2025 (https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/04/24/trump-act-blue-bondi-investigate-fundraising/), Mr. Trump has personally directed DOJ officials, including longtime political ally Pam Bondi, to pursue legal action against ActBlue without presenting compelling public evidence of wrongdoing. This move appears to be driven not by legal necessity or national interest, but by political vendetta and a strategic desire to destabilize the funding base of his opposition. This is a deeply troubling escalation. The use of federal law enforcement powers to selectively target political opponents’ donors marks a turning point in American governance—one that echoes the tactics of authoritarian regimes. Democracies rely on the protection of institutional neutrality and the rule of law. When those pillars are co-opted by partisan agendas, the consequences are devastating and often irreversible. It is imperative that Congress act swiftly and decisively to repudiate these abuses. I urge you to: • Publicly condemn this politicization of DOJ resources • Demand a full accounting of all communications between the White House and DOJ regarding ActBlue • Sponsor legislation to reinforce the structural independence of prosecutorial decision-making At stake is more than the fate of one organization. What is at stake is the very principle of equal justice under law—and whether our republic will remain one. Your voice matters now more than ever. https://dl-rapidbot.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/attachments/1/7005/7146/70057146-3add-4bc2-b528-dffb9fec992f.php