Prominent Democratic institutions, including ActBlue and Indivisible, are preparing for possible federal investigations under the Trump administration, as fears grow over the political weaponization of government agencies.
President Donald Trump, now back in office, has signaled an aggressive stance against key Democratic organizations. His allies, both in politics and business, have openly suggested that groups like ActBlue, the leading Democratic fundraising platform, and Indivisible, a major protest movement, should face prosecution.
Legal Preparations Underway
Officials from both ActBlue and Indivisible have confirmed they are working with legal teams to brace for potential legal scrutiny. According to insiders, this includes preparing documents, securing internal communications, and consulting with attorneys specializing in political law.
Ezra Reese, political law chair at Elias Law Group, which represents Democratic clients nationwide, said, “Every one of our clients is concerned about being arbitrarily targeted by the Trump administration. We are going to great lengths to help clients prepare or defend themselves.”
Official Silence, But Strong Hints
The FBI declined to comment on any ongoing or future investigations. However, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt offered a pointed response when asked whether Trump wants federal agencies to look into Democratic groups.
“Anyone who has not broken the law should not be worried. If you have broken the law and engaged in the weaponization of justice, then you should be worried,” Leavitt told the Associated Press.
Trump Allies Demand Retribution
Key Republican figures argue their actions are justified due to Trump’s own legal troubles. The former president has faced four criminal indictments, including multiple felony convictions in New York. However, there is no evidence that President Joe Biden interfered in any of these prosecutions.
Matt Schlapp, president of the American Conservative Union, stated, “Someone needs to get burned for all this activity or they’re just gonna do it again. And that’s not hypocrisy; that’s justice.”
Trump has not hidden his intentions. Last month, during a controversial speech at the Department of Justice, he referred to himself as the nation’s “chief law enforcement officer”—a title traditionally reserved for the U.S. Attorney General.
Indivisible: A Prime Target
Indivisible, a key force in organizing Democratic protests since Trump’s return to office, has been vocal in resisting the administration’s policies. The group recently led more than 1,000 protests across all 50 states and published a detailed guide for local activist chapters.
Their visibility has attracted criticism. Elon Musk, a major Trump ally, has accused Indivisible of being “criminals.” His remarks appear tied to recent vandalism at Tesla dealerships, though Indivisible maintains it never encouraged violence.
“We promote peaceful protest and respect private property,” the organization stated in a recent press release.
Still, Indivisible is actively developing contingency plans in case its leaders face arrest. “They may try to come at us directly,” said co-founder Ezra Levin. “Or their supporters may come after us individually, inspired by lies and propaganda.”
Levin added, “We can either be quiet and hope they won’t target us or work as a mass opposition. If you’re not willing to do that, what are you doing here?”
ActBlue Faces Republican Pressure
ActBlue has also come under fire. Republicans accuse the platform of enabling illegal donations from foreign nationals and violating campaign finance laws.
Billionaire Elon Musk and several Republican lawmakers have called on the FBI and Treasury Department to investigate ActBlue. Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, said at a recent event, “I think the FBI’s going to do something on ActBlue soon.”
House Republicans have launched a congressional probe, and two ActBlue employees are scheduled to testify behind closed doors this month. In response, the organization says it is cooperating fully with the investigation and preparing a second batch of documents for lawmakers.
Despite mounting pressure, ActBlue continues to be a vital resource for Democratic campaigns. In the first quarter of this year alone, donors gave more than $400 million through the platform — a record-breaking amount in its 20-year history.
“We are preparing for many different attacks on various fronts,” said an ActBlue spokesperson. “But these unfounded attacks haven’t shaken us — they’ve sharpened our resolve.”
What’s at Stake?
If criminal investigations move forward, they could severely impact Democratic campaign funding and organizing efforts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. While Republicans frame their actions as justice, critics warn of a dangerous precedent where political power is used to silence opposition.
The White House has taken a firm stance. In one of his latest executive orders, Trump instructed the Justice Department to investigate Miles Taylor, a former Department of Homeland Security official who criticized Trump in an anonymous book. Trump has accused Taylor of treason — a crime that can carry the death penalty.
A Developing Story
This situation remains fluid, and both Indivisible and ActBlue have said they will continue to defend their roles in a functioning democracy. Legal experts warn that the use of federal power against political opponents raises serious constitutional questions.
