In a developing scandal that’s rocking the left and leaving conservatives vindicated, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) is now under federal investigation after receiving suspicious donations through ActBlue, the prominent fundraising platform of the Democratic Party. Conservative attorney Sholdon Daniels has uncovered disturbing details about Crockett’s potential involvement in donation fraud, exposing the issue in a viral video on X and fueling calls for accountability.
On March 26, 2025, the Coolidge-Reagan Foundation, a conservative watchdog group, filed a formal complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) after Daniels uncovered questionable donations linked to Crockett’s campaign. The investigation centers on a 73-year-old Texas resident, Randy Best, who reportedly made multiple donations to Crockett’s campaign, totaling more than $16,000. The twist? When Daniels reached out to Best’s wife, she revealed that she had no knowledge of these donations.
In a video posted to X on March 11, 2025, Daniels took his followers behind the scenes of his investigation. As he drove to the Bests’ home, he remarked, “It’s very peculiar that somebody up here would give that much money to a candidate in our district. Maybe they have a special connection to the district. Let’s go find out.” The video, which quickly went viral, showed Daniels speaking with Mrs. Best, who denied any knowledge of the donations, saying, “I had no idea that we were charged $16,000 for political contributions to Jasmine Crockett.”
Daniels pointed out the strangeness of the situation. “This guy’s a 73-year-old retiree, unemployed, and living in Plano—completely outside Crockett’s district,” he noted. “How on earth does someone in this situation make such large contributions to a campaign, let alone one in a different county?” The lack of explanation raised serious questions about whether these donations were made with or without the Bests’ knowledge or consent.
As Daniels continued to investigate, the FEC officially launched an inquiry into the donations, which were processed through ActBlue, a platform known for its role in Democratic fundraising. The complaint from the Coolidge-Reagan Foundation highlighted that Crockett’s campaign had received over $870,000 in donations through ActBlue, many of which were made in the names of unsuspecting individuals like the Bests. It’s unclear how many of these contributions were similarly fraudulent, raising suspicions about the integrity of Crockett’s fundraising operation.
Dan Backer, an attorney representing the Coolidge-Reagan Foundation, predicted that Rep. Crockett and other Democrats might attempt to deflect responsibility by claiming ignorance of the donations, citing the fact that they came through ActBlue. However, Backer warned that such a defense would constitute “willful blindness,” suggesting that Crockett could be aware of fraudulent activity but chose to turn a blind eye in order to bolster her campaign finances.
In response to the investigation, ActBlue issued a statement defending its practices, claiming they are fully compliant with the law and accusing the accusations against Rep. Crockett of being politically motivated. However, when *The Daily Signal* reached out to both ActBlue and Crockett’s office for comment, neither organization responded.
As this scandal unfolds, questions remain about the scope of the alleged fraud and the potential ramifications for Rep. Crockett. With conservative watchdogs and legal experts sounding the alarm, the case could further expose the troubling links between Democratic fundraising practices and questionable financial transactions. If Crockett is found to have knowingly accepted fraudulent donations, it could be a significant blow to the credibility of the Democratic Party’s fundraising methods—especially as more potential victims come forward.
