The Democrats' ActBlue Scandal Just Went From Bad to Worse
The Democrats' ActBlue Scandal Just Went From Bad to Worse By Teri Christoph | 3:14 PM on August 20, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Customs and Border Protection via AP Pleading the Fifth in front of Congress is all the rage among the left's elite this summer. We just had Anthony Fauci do it 111 times as he refused to answer questions about his role in the COVID-19 pandemic, including U.S. funding for controversial virus research in Wuhan and whether he had previously misled Congress about it.
- ▪The Democrats' ActBlue Scandal Just Went From Bad to Worse By Teri Christoph | 3:14 PM on August 20, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com.
- ▪Customs and Border Protection via AP Pleading the Fifth in front of Congress is all the rage among the left's elite this summer.
- ▪We just had Anthony Fauci do it 111 times as he refused to answer questions about his role in the COVID-19 pandemic, including U.S. funding for controversial virus research in Wuhan and whether he had previously misled Congress about it.
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The Democrats' ActBlue Scandal Just Went From Bad to Worse By Teri Christoph | 3:14 PM on August 20, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. U.S. Customs and Border Protection via AP Pleading the Fifth in front of Congress is all the rage among the left's elite this summer. We just had Anthony Fauci do it 111 times as he refused to answer questions about his role in the COVID-19 pandemic, including U.S. funding for controversial virus research in Wuhan and whether he had previously misled Congress about it.
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