President Donald Trump is set to sign a memorandum directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate foreign donations in U.S. elections, with a focus on the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue. This move is part of a broader strategy by Trump to target perceived adversaries, following actions like revoking security clearances and initiating investigations into former Department of Homeland Security officials.

An investigation into ActBlue by GOP-controlled congressional committees alleges that the platform lacks proper fraud prevention measures, potentially enabling illegal contributions in violation of federal law prohibiting foreign nationals from participating in U.S. elections. ActBlue has yet to respond to these allegations.

Critics, including Utah Democratic state Sen. Nate Blouin, have denounced the presidential memorandum as politically motivated authoritarianism aimed at undermining campaign infrastructure. Trump’s administration has previously targeted individuals and entities seen as opposed to his agenda, such as revoking security clearances for former intelligence officials and accusing law firms of partisanship in their legal representation.

The memorandum and subsequent investigations into ActBlue reflect the ongoing contentious political climate, with Trump taking assertive actions against perceived opponents. This latest development adds to a series of measures aimed at challenging the integrity of the electoral process and fundraising mechanisms in the United States.