Democratic Socialist’s Campaign Tied To Questionable Donations

Breitbart NewsIndependentConservative6 hr. ago

An 88-year-old Michigan widow, Elizabeth Waffle, claims that federal records attribute over $150,000 in ActBlue donations to her name over five years, which she denies having contributed. The FEC filings show numerous small donations under her name, including contributions to Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed, whom his campaign claims is a top ActBlue fundraiser. Waffle, who lives on a modest pension and lacks a computer, finds the volume of donations implausible. Commenters on X questioned the legitimacy of these donations, suggesting they might be fraudulent. This follows similar reports from early 2025 where elderly Democrats alleged unauthorized donations were recorded in their names. Congressional Republicans, including Rep. Jim Jordan, have previously criticized ActBlue for withholding information about foreign-linked contributions.

Bias read (Conservative): The article frames the issue as a potential fraud involving ActBlue donations, highlighting concerns raised by conservative lawmakers like Rep. Jim Jordan and Rep. Bryan Steil. It emphasizes the discrepancy between the donor's financial reality and the reported donations, implying systemic issues in

The Washington TimesParty-alignedCenter8 hr. ago

An 88-year-old Michigan woman, Elizabeth Waffle, discovered through Federal Election Commission records that over $150,000 in donations were made in her name to Democratic fundraising group ActBlue and various Democratic candidates since 2020. Waffle, who lives in a rural trailer, claims she does not have access to computers or reliable internet and doubts she could have made such frequent donations. The FEC documents show numerous small contributions, including 21 on May 30 and 18 on May 31 alone. ActBlue is currently under investigation by the House Oversight Committee for potential violations related to foreign donations, with the organization invoking attorney-client privilege. ActBlue's CEO declined to testify directly, citing Fifth Amendment protections.

Bias read (Center): While the article discusses allegations against ActBlue and mentions Democratic figures, it presents both the controversy surrounding ActBlue and the woman's confusion over the donations without overtly endorsing or criticizing either side. The framing remains balanced between the investigation into

The Daily WireIndependentConservative12 hr. ago

An investigation into questionable donations to ActBlue, a major online fundraising platform, has raised concerns about the campaign of Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic socialist running for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat. The focus is on an elderly woman named Elizabeth Waffle, who claims she did not make the large number of donations attributed to her. According to reports, Waffle allegedly donated over $150,000 to ActBlue through nearly 15,000 contributions over five years, with some of these funds reportedly going to El-Sayed's campaign. However, Waffle denies having such financial resources and says she does not even own a computer. The issue highlights potential issues with identity theft and fraudulent donations involving vulnerable individuals. ActBlue has faced scrutiny for several years regarding allegations of foreign money laundering and misuse of personal information. El-Sayed has acknowledged receiving funding from ActBlue and has publicly highlighted these contributions in various media outlets.

Bias read (Conservative): The article frames the issue as a potential scandal against a Democratic candidate, using terms like 'questionable donations' and highlighting the involvement of a vulnerable individual whose identity might have been stolen. It emphasizes the legal troubles of ActBlue and quotes a Republican-aligned