The Gateway Pundit has reported on what appears to be a substantial case of fraudulent campaign donations linked to ActBlue, totaling nearly 100,000 contributions that allegedly involve campaign finance mules. This includes over 1,400 donations to Arizona Senate candidate Ruben Gallego, who is a Democrat. Gallego’s Republican challenger, Kari Lake, endorsed by former President Donald Trump, suggested that Gallego’s approach to fundraising—including alleged money laundering—is indicative of the electoral situation. She claims that the race is tightly contested and that Gallego’s campaign is struggling, as evidenced by the need for such tactics to fund tens of millions in advertisements.
The report sheds light on a method known as “smurfing,” where contributions are made through identity theft, often targeting senior citizens by using their personal details to funnel funds into political campaigns. Allegations have surfaced against prominent figures, including Democrat Senators like Tammy Baldwin and Raphael Warnock, as well as prosecutors funded by George Soros. This underscores a broader concern regarding the integrity of campaign financing, particularly in the context of small-dollar donations—which are supposed to empower grassroots supporters but are allegedly being exploited for illicit purposes.
James O’Keefe, a prominent investigative journalist, previously highlighted a scheme wherein elderly individuals unknowingly made significant donations through identity theft, leading to legal actions being pursued in states like Wisconsin. These grievances reveal alarming patterns, with Mark Block, a Republican political strategist, alleging that his information was used 385 times to funnel money to various Democratic campaigns via ActBlue. The situation has sparked a new lawsuit in Wisconsin that claims almost 400 incidents of identity theft, thus raising questions about the effectiveness of current monitoring systems in political fundraising.
Moreover, a detailed analysis of donations to Gallego’s campaign reveals numerous elderly donors who have contributed hundreds or thousands of times since 2018. A compilation of donation data lists 24 individuals aged 62 to 95, who collectively made 137,842 contributions for a total of $2,440,810. A substantial portion of these donations went directly to ActBlue, while more than 1,400 contributions were made specifically to Gallego’s campaign. Alarmingly, many donors are from outside Arizona, raising further suspicion about the legitimacy of these contributions and the potential lack of informed consent from the donors.
One highlighted case involves an individual from New York, identified only as “RG,” who made an extraordinary 42,732 contributions amounting to $806,770 between 2018 and 2024, averaging at least 16 transactions a day. Discovery of such patterns prompts skepticism about the authenticity of both the donor and the donations. In another instance, a deceased Colorado donor is reported to have made thousands of donations, contradicting the claims made on their behalf. The patterns associated with these contributions show irregularities, such as recurring donations on specific dates which raises flags regarding their authenticity.
The implications of these fraudulent practices are significant. They underline the need for thorough investigations into the legitimacy of campaign contributions to ensure that the democratic process is not corrupted by illegal activities. Republican candidates are encouraged to call for detailed inquiries into these allegations, which could have far-reaching effects on the political landscape. Ultimately, the revelations highlight the heightened need for transparency and accountability in campaign finance, urging stakeholders to safeguard the integrity of electoral systems at all levels.
