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Texas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett is now under scrutiny by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) following a formal complaint filed by the conservative watchdog group The Coolidge-Reagan Foundation. The complaint, reported by The Daily Signal, points to potential campaign finance violations stemming from donations raised through the controversial Democratic fundraising platform, ActBlue.
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The FEC announced that an inquiry into Crockett’s campaign finances has been opened, with a specific focus on 53 distinct donations totaling $595 that were purportedly made by Randy Best, a 73-year-old Texas citizen. However, questions have arisen over the legality of these gifts, as Best’s wife indicated in a video that she was ignorant of the payments, sparking speculation of possible fraud.
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FEC assistant general counsel for complaints examination, Wanda D. Brown, informed the group that Crockett and her campaign will be notified of the complaint within five business days, with updates to follow once the FEC has taken final action on the matter.
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Dan Backer, the attorney representing The Coolidge-Reagan Foundation, confirmed the investigation, noting that the process is underway but providing no further details on the specific actions being taken by the FEC.
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The complaint raises concerns about a broader pattern of potentially fraudulent donations, citing that Crockett’s campaign received over $870,000 through ActBlue, with the authenticity of many of those contributions now called into question. This follows reports of elderly Americans unknowingly being linked to fraudulent donations in recent years, a situation that has previously sparked criticism of ActBlue for its role in such practices.
ActBlue, a platform used by Democrats to raise funds, has faced accusations of facilitating the laundering of foreign campaign contributions. In January, The Daily Signal reported on allegations that 18 elderly Democrats in Connecticut had donated a combined $1.9 million to Democratic causes, with hundreds of thousands of small donations appearing suspiciously under their names from 2016 to 2024.
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Dominic Rapini, a former Republican candidate and cybersecurity expert, reviewed the donations and highlighted irregularities that he believes defy common sense. “The behavior revealed in these donations points to serious concerns about the integrity of our election process,” Rapini stated.
Republican Rep. Bryan Steil of Wisconsin, Chairman of the House Administration Committee, has raised awareness about similar fraudulent donation patterns across the country. Steil has shared the findings of his investigation with state attorneys general and is open to further collaboration with law enforcement officials.
Reports from elderly individuals who claim their names were used in these donations have further fueled the controversy. One woman, 91 years old, was listed as making 2,591 donations totaling $41,000, which she denies. She has since signed an affidavit with Rapini, confirming that she never made such contributions.
Despite these concerns, it is asserted by ActBlue asserts that the platform remains secure and ethical. On the platform’s website, donors are reassured that efforts are made to protect private data and prevent fraud. Additionally, steps are claimed to be taken to detect and block illegal foreign contributions. The FEC’s investigation into Rep. Crockett’s campaign finances could shed light on the broader issues surrounding the platform and raise further questions about the integrity of the fundraising system used by the Democratic Party.
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