President Donald J. Trump announced measures to enhance the integrity of American elections by addressing the challenges of illegal "straw donor" and foreign contributions. On April 24, 2025, President Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum targeting these unlawful practices following reports of potentially illegal activities involving ActBlue and other online fundraising platforms.
The President's initiative aims to protect American democracy by taking action against malign actors and foreign nationals attempting to illegally influence the electoral process. "President Trump is taking action to address malign actors and foreign nationals who seek to illegally influence American elections, undermining the integrity of our electoral process," the memorandum states.
The memorandum underlines the importance of securing elections and restoring voter confidence in the electoral system. "Voters deserve elections they can trust, and that confidence is being restored thanks to President Trump."
