House GOP leaders criticize ActBlue after subpoena.

The House Administration Committee's subpoena of Democratic fundraising giant ActBlue is gaining support among top House Republicans.

The company has been accused by Republicans of having inadequate donor verification standards. Committee Chair Bryan Steil, R-Wis., claims that the site is susceptible to fraudulent and illegal foreign donations, while ActBlue maintains that it takes donor security seriously.

Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., chairman of House Republicans’ campaign arm, stated that ActBlue has much to explain regarding the serious allegations of foreign funds being channeled through the platform, as Chairman Steil is right to demand answers.

"We must safeguard the right to vote for Americans while preventing foreign interference in our elections."

Elise Stefanik, the House GOP Conference Chairwoman, acknowledged Steil's accusations and added that they coincide with reports of China and Iran's attempts to influence the election.

"ActBlue, the Far Left Democrat fundraising platform, is being used by malign foreign actors to influence American elections in favor of Kamala Harris and Congressional Democrats," Stefanik stated. "It is imperative to safeguard American elections from foreign interference."

Recently, ActBlue started requiring a card verification value (CVV) for donations, which led to concerns from Republican lawmakers and some GOP state attorneys general.

The platform, which holds donor security to a high standard, has received multiple letters and requests for information from Steil.

A representative for House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., stated that he was "in favor" of the subpoena, emphasizing, "It is crucial that only American citizens take part in our elections, and this inquiry is vital to safeguard our elections from foreign interference."

On Wednesday, Steil issued a subpoena to ActBlue for information about their donor verification policies and the possibility of foreign actors, mainly from Iran, Russia, Venezuela, and China, using ActBlue to launder illegal funds into US political campaigns.

ActBlue responded to Steil's inquiry, stating that they will address the inaccuracies and misrepresentations about their platform as they have done previously. They emphasize their commitment to protecting donors' security and maintaining strict anti-fraud compliance practices. They have zero tolerance for fraud on their platform.

The subpoena was necessary, according to fellow Republicans on his committee.

According to Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Fla., the chair of the subcommittee on elections, ActBlue's insufficient security protocols may be exploited by bad actors, potentially leading to countries like China, Russia, and Venezuela donating to campaigns in the names of Americans without their consent.

"Five days before the general election, it is crucial for Americans to trust that our voting process is safe and free from manipulation," she stated.

Rep. Greg Murphy, R-N.C., stated that the subpoena is crucial for the committee to verify that federal campaign finance regulations are being adhered to, including the prevention of money laundering into campaign accounts through inadequate security measures.

Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Okla., expressed her concern about the inadequate security protocols at ActBlue, which does not require CVV verification and allows for pre-paid cards for political donations, to Planet Chronicle Digital.

With Election Day just a few days away, the accusations are being made.

ActBlue has been repeatedly discredited by campaign finance experts for false GOP allegations of wrongdoing. The platform maintains a robust security program and fraud prevention measures, often beyond what is required by law to protect donors' information.