Trump wants an investigation of Democrats’ fundraising. His own campaign has issues
From the Associated Press:
In April, President Trump ordered the attorney general to investigate the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue, after the platform was found to have accepted over 200 contributions from foreign sources. The Associated Press recently conducted a review and found that many donations to President Trump’s campaign had potential issues. They found 1,600 contributions from donors living abroad or with connections to foreign interests, as well as donations lacking key information, such as four donations from an address of “999 Anonymous Dr.,” or donations listed from a vacant building in Washington. Here’s our statement on this story.
Eric Adams sues Campaign Finance Board for denying him millions in matching funds
From POLITICO:
NYC Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for re-election as an independent, is suing the city’s Campaign Finance Board for $3.4 million in matching funds that the board has thus far denied him. The Board is denying the funds based on missing paperwork (which the Adams campaign claims it has now submitted), and based on allegations of bribery and corruption against Adams. Federal corruption charges against Adams have been dropped, leading the campaign to claim that the Board no longer has a right to deny the funds.
New Jersey’s gov hopefuls signal for outside help in final weeks of primary
From POLITICO:
Democratic candidates for governor in New Jersey are engaging in a tactic known as “redboxing” as they prepare for the June primary. Campaigns are not legally allowed to coordinate with Super PACs supporting them. Instead, they skirt around this requirement by publicly posting information for allied PACs to find, including messaging, target demographics, and even photos and videos of the candidate for use in ads. This includes Rep. Mikie Sherrill posting a memo “to interested parties” on her website, detailing “top targets” for her supporters, and former state Senate President Steve Sweeney posting “resources” that give “messaging guidance” and talking points.
Democratic report calls FEC a ‘broken’ agency on its 50th anniversary
From OpenSecrets:
A report by Rep. Joseph Morelle (N.Y.), the ranking Democrat on the House Administration Committee, has found that the FEC is “broken,” “foundering” and “floundering.” The FEC has been almost completely non-functional since May 1st this year, as it does not have enough active commissioners to form a quorum. According to Morelle’s report, the agency has “failed to uphold the law.” The report cites numerous failures to enforce or investigate violations of campaign finance law, as well as blaming Congress for ignoring recommendations the FEC does make.
Democrats Throw Money at a Problem: Countering G.O.P. Clout Online
From The New York Times:
Less than a year after their defeat in the 2024 election, Democrats are already looking for new avenues through which to spend donor money. Their latest project is an attempt to counter the popularity of the right, particularly President Trump, online. Democratic strategists are seeking to fund online content creators who will promote pro-Democrat messaging and ideas, though critics point out that popular online creators like Joe Rogan grew organically, and were not created by political donors. Some of these groups are even seeking donor money to fund for-profit businesses that they claim will support Democrats.
