Ken Paxton, Texas AG, Submits Criminal Referral Detailing Illegal Campaign Finance Activity by Act Blue

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has submitted a letter of notice for a criminal referral to the U.S Department of Justice. This action may seem futile to some, given the perceived reluctance of the DOJ to investigate or indict criminal conduct by left-leaning political operatives. However, this could be part of a strategic process, especially if Paxton is being considered for the position of U.S. Attorney General.

Proactive Approach to Uncover Fraud

Paxton's approach is similar to efforts made to uncover fraudulent ballot printing operations in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. These efforts were directed towards the Postmasters General in specific locales. It is illegal to use the U.S. Postal Service to conduct fraud through the mail system. It is also specifically illegal for a postmaster to knowingly allow further unlawful activity after being provided with direct evidence of mail fraud. Paxton is following a procedural process that builds a legal pathway.

Investigation into ActBlue

The investigation into ActBlue began in December 2023 following allegations that the company could be facilitating illegal campaign contributions. As a result, in August 2024, ActBlue began requiring donors using credit cards to provide “CVV” codes, a common security measure. However, this does not prevent all the abuses that Paxton’s team has identified on ActBlue, including large scale straw donations made using false identities, through untraceable payment methods. On Monday, Paxton sent a petition for rulemaking to the Federal Election Commission (“FEC”) urging changes that would close loopholes that can be exploited to illegally funnel money into American elections. ActBlue opposed such changes when the FEC previously considered adopting rules that could prevent straw donation schemes.

Paxton's Statement

“I have made a criminal referral to the U.S. Department of Justice based on the findings from our investigation into ActBlue. My investigation uncovered evidence showing that bad actors are likely using ActBlue’s platform to make illegal campaign contributions,” said Attorney General Paxton. “It is illegal to engage in election fraud and it is illegal to obscure one’s identity to flout election rules. The Department of Justice must take immediate action to prevent illegal conduct in our elections.”

Future Actions

With the Legislative Branch compromised by their own creation, and the Judicial Branch stuck inside an old paradigm of “national security”, confronting the DOJ operation can only come from one place, the Oval Office. The President of the United States, hopefully Donald J Trump, will have to do what the other branches have failed to do, take apart the DOJ and change all the functions of Main Justice to their pre-Patriot Act status.

Qualities of the Next AG

The next U.S. Attorney General needs to be ultra clean with a spine of steel and a laser focus. They need to totally understand the goals and objectives, without being told what they are. The AG needs to be independent, stable, strategic, brutally honest, and confident in their communication style with the media.

Role of the Deputy AG

The Deputy AG needs to be intensely capable to stay on task with minimal supervision. The DAG is the git-r’-done person, no excuses, no apologies, no explanations. Raw, brutal, cold, quiet, and determined. The DAG needs eyes of a mouse and ears of an elephant. The DAG needs to be a sponge, with total loyalty to the mission. The DAG also needs to be the bridge to the FBI.

Bottom Line

The actions taken by Texas AG Ken Paxton in submitting a criminal referral to the U.S Department of Justice, and his proactive approach to uncovering potential fraud, are indicative of a strategic process. Despite doubts about the DOJ's willingness to investigate, Paxton's actions could pave the way for significant changes in the future. What are your thoughts on this matter? Share this article with your friends and let us know your opinion. Remember, you can sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6pm.