Why is #ActBlue trending today?
TrendWhy Research Desk · UNITED STATES — Thu, 17 Sept, 2026, 02:01 pm · 69.2K est. posts
Rank
#24
live chart
Volume
69.2K≈
estimated
Heat
41
0–100 index
Velocity
Stable
low volatility
Peak window: stable plateau · Criticism and concern drive most posts.
#ActBlue is trending at No. 24 in United States after a burst of posts tied to breaking coverage — including ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleads the Fifth in closed-door deposition - New York Post (New York Post) and related reporting such as “Paxton Says Mass. Court Can't Halt ActBlue Case In Texas - Law360”.
#ActBlue is at #24 in United States (~69.2K est. posts, stable) because people are reacting in real time to news about legal/police developments, politics or policy news. Social feeds amplify each new clip, quote, and counter-post, which pushes the keyword up the regional trend board under the Culture umbrella.
Live headlines we read
ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleads the Fifth in closed-door deposition - New York Post
New York Post · Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleads the Fifth in closed-door deposition New York Post
Paxton Says Mass. Court Can't Halt ActBlue Case In Texas - Law360
Law360 · Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
Paxton Says Mass. Court Can't Halt ActBlue Case In Texas Law360
GOP-Led Hearing on ActBlue Reaches Tense Standstill - Campaigns & Elections
Campaigns & Elections · Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
GOP-Led Hearing on ActBlue Reaches Tense Standstill Campaigns & Elections
House GOP issue contempt threat against ActBlue after Dem fundraiser refuses to turn over hundreds of documents - New York Post
New York Post · Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
House GOP issue contempt threat against ActBlue after Dem fundraiser refuses to turn over hundreds of documents New York Post
'TRUMP'S DOJ HARASSED Lisa Cook…': Rep. Sewell UNLOADS on GOP in FIERY ActBlue fraud hearing - The Economic Times
The Economic Times · Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
'TRUMP'S DOJ HARASSED Lisa Cook…': Rep. Sewell UNLOADS on GOP in FIERY ActBlue fraud hearing The Economic Times
Small-Dollar Donors Shatter Records: Nearly $1.8 Billion Raised in 2025 - ActBlue
ActBlue · Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT
Small-Dollar Donors Shatter Records: Nearly $1.8 Billion Raised in 2025 ActBlue
Who · What · When · Where · Why · How
- Who
- Users on X in United States, plus reporters and accounts covering the story (New York Post, Law360, Campaigns & Elections, The Economic Times).
- What
- Multiple outlets are covering developments around ActBlue. Leading headlines include “ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleads the Fifth in closed-door deposition - New York Post”; “Paxton Says Mass. Court Can't Halt ActBlue Case In Texas - Law360”; “GOP-Led Hearing on ActBlue Reaches Tense Standstill - Campaigns & Elections”; “House GOP issue contempt threat against ActBlue after Dem fundraiser refuses to turn over hundreds of documents - New York Post”; “'TRUMP'S DOJ HARASSED Lisa Cook…': Rep. Sewell UNLOADS on GOP in FIERY ActBlue fraud hearing - The Economic Times”. New York Post reports: ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleads the Fifth in closed-door deposition New York Post Law360 adds: Paxton Says Mass. Court Can't Halt ActBlue Case In Texas Law360
- When
- As of 17/9/2026, 2:01:39 pm — live rank #24, ~69.2K est. posts.
- Where
- United States
- Why
- #ActBlue is at #24 in United States (~69.2K est. posts, stable) because people are reacting in real time to news about legal/police developments, politics or policy news. Social feeds amplify each new clip, quote, and counter-post, which pushes the keyword up the regional trend board under the Culture umbrella.
- How
- Through news shares, quote-posts, video clips, and rapid reply chains that feed the trending algorithm.
Data desk
Momentum (last 6 hours)
Hover points for details
Soft purple = volume energy · calm blue dashed = rank (lower is hotter).
Public sentiment
Tone inferred from live headlines and discussion around #ActBlue: currently negative.
- Positive12%
- Neutral30%
- Negative58%
Credibility score
Highly Credible
Highly Credible
Explanation is grounded in 12 live news items (including full-article excerpts). Live chart rank #24 for #ActBlue in United States is independently confirmed. Viral social claims still need primary-source checks.
Conversation mix
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Claim verdict mix
How claims scored
- True21%
- Partial42%
- False21%
- Unverified17%
Soft greens for true, peach for partial, gentle rose for false — easy to scan without alarm fatigue.
Origin story
The conversation intensified as posts about ActBlue overlapped with reporting from New York Post, Law360, Campaigns & Elections, The Economic Times. Quote-posts and reaction threads kept the topic sticky on the live chart until it reached #24.
How it evolved
10:01 am
Early signals
Mentions of #ActBlue begin clustering on timelines in United States.
Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:00
New York Post
ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleads the Fifth in closed-door deposition - New York Post — ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleads the Fifth in closed-door deposition New York Post
Thu, 28 May 2026 07:00
Law360
Paxton Says Mass. Court Can't Halt ActBlue Case In Texas - Law360 — Paxton Says Mass. Court Can't Halt ActBlue Case In Texas Law360
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00
Campaigns & Elections
GOP-Led Hearing on ActBlue Reaches Tense Standstill - Campaigns & Elections — GOP-Led Hearing on ActBlue Reaches Tense Standstill Campaigns & Elections
1:01 pm
Social amplification
#ActBlue is at #24 in United States (~69.2K est. posts, stable) because people are reacting in real time to news about legal/police developments, politics or policy news. Social feeds amplify each new clip, quote, and co
2:01 pm
Live rank #24
#ActBlue holds ~69.2K est. posts on the United States chart. Multiple outlets are covering developments around ActBlue. Leading headlines include “ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleads the Fifth in closed-door deposit
What we know
- #ActBlue is confirmed on the live United States trend list at rank #24 (69.2K est. posts).
- Velocity reading: stable; category signal: Culture.
- New York Post: “ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleads the Fifth in closed-door deposition - New York Post” — ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleads the Fifth in closed-door deposition New York Post
- Law360: “Paxton Says Mass. Court Can't Halt ActBlue Case In Texas - Law360” — Paxton Says Mass. Court Can't Halt ActBlue Case In Texas Law360
- Campaigns & Elections: “GOP-Led Hearing on ActBlue Reaches Tense Standstill - Campaigns & Elections” — GOP-Led Hearing on ActBlue Reaches Tense Standstill Campaigns & Elections
- New York Post: “House GOP issue contempt threat against ActBlue after Dem fundraiser refuses to turn over hundreds of documents - New York Post” — House GOP issue contempt threat against ActBlue after Dem fundraiser refuses to turn over hundreds of documents New York Post
- Background: ActBlue — ActBlue is an American Democratic Party affiliated political action committee (PAC) and fundraising platform founded in 2004. ActBlue is a major part of the Dem…
Still unclear
- Some viral posts may exaggerate or invent details not present in published reporting.
- Final outcomes (court, scoreline, policy wording) may still be developing.
Key claims vs reality
Claim: #ActBlue is trending right now in United States.
Reality: Confirmed on the live regional chart at rank #24 (69.2K est. posts).
trueClaim: The story is about: ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleads the Fifth in closed-door deposition - New York Post
Reality: This is a leading published headline (New York Post). Details may still evolve — open the full article.
partialClaim: Everything on X about this is true.
Reality: No. Trend volume amplifies facts, jokes, and false claims together. Use the linked news resources.
falseClaim: New York Post: “ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleads the Fifth in closed-door deposition - New York Post” — ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleads the F
Reality: Listed as a research desk finding from live sources — verify in the original article link.
partial
Bottom line
#ActBlue is trending at No. 24 in United States after a burst of posts tied to breaking coverage — including ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleads the Fifth in closed-door deposition - New York Post (New York Post) and related reporting such as “Paxton Says Mass. Court Can't Halt ActBlue Case In Texas - Law360”.
What happens next
Follow the linked news stories for updates; chart rank often cools after the first news cycle unless a new development drops.
Resource links
Primary social signal, news, video, and reference material — open in a new tab.
News & reporting
- ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleads the Fifth in closed-door deposition - New York PostNew York Post · newsActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleads the Fifth in closed-door deposition New York Posthttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitwFBVV95cUxQbnBGUG9OeTNLMk9TMlZHZExXekVUVW91Rm1VV2JUV2p3bkJ6QjhWS1RRMDBGNTl3UmVEcVJEWDdtVVh2ZGdrNzdPdnMxMjdDSFFZY3ZjTF91bFBDaExNYVFGbWFMZHphdjZNZFVEWEEtekVQU2trdy1BUGZOVlZ3SXozZU4tVTdVZHVCdmNha1RVdnh3TGJnVHBXOVVOVTVJRm50WE9qM3QwVWVfVDJ2OWJ4NkZrdkE?oc=5
- Paxton Says Mass. Court Can't Halt ActBlue Case In Texas - Law360Law360 · newsPaxton Says Mass. Court Can't Halt ActBlue Case In Texas Law360https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxOVVMxazk1N1EwVzFtWjM1c3NaN2hNaklNUTFFOU03X3RzYWVSRFhUUjBKblREc2xQRS1yeFZUZWlzN0NEbUFnUTVNcEtmdFZvV2JDMkJYd3JFLVBNYXRRWXFEeDk3cDJTbkNLQWgxRUthR01rTUplUE0yWnJxSWhBMXF6QVZ0M3hFTTJtMkRyY05BUnNFMURsWXltRdIBVkFVX3lxTE9iWTBKNF9MZDBJT0FWYUVIai1ORVFBWWxPWUJWRzRqald2bDdtMFBDSW9jLXlsZXJmMG5jd3dNejF5Z29tY2s3QzRESklneF96WXUxa1h3?oc=5
- GOP-Led Hearing on ActBlue Reaches Tense Standstill - Campaigns & ElectionsCampaigns & Elections · newsGOP-Led Hearing on ActBlue Reaches Tense Standstill Campaigns & Electionshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxPYkREN2dBSnVCNW8wMEJFT3p0eGFaVzNnTkxpYTlPX1pfSXF6NUxhN2FfNnQ2RWlqeFA0eGtraVFsaXBGdW1wZ1RPV3BPTXN5Q2YxVVB0Vm1nUmhDY2VGMndCNzB1LXcxTkNsTlhOYzBkTHNzcU1GTmlZQXB2V2dEU1k3bEk3dFJRTEszeDlLZlpQSnY2X2xKRjlrX3N5ck9iZ1E?oc=5
- House GOP issue contempt threat against ActBlue after Dem fundraiser refuses to turn over hundreds of documents - New York PostNew York Post · newsHouse GOP issue contempt threat against ActBlue after Dem fundraiser refuses to turn over hundreds of documents New York Posthttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi7wFBVV95cUxOdHNxQkZRUWIyTWNJWGQ2TnNLNkdKcUlzZGFuYXJDOXNpclduNFV0TTg3NEV0QS1XN3JVaTV2MVJWT0hHeGd0SUg2cWVxLVM1Snl6ZXB1Tk5MWV92Y09CcHBSODBOY3RoajJaSnRyRi1icU5lNExMRmFja2NHS1BJbG1SSjN3cHVlcWdnbEVTcjBrMGx5TnNVSWN3cWpXeUZpa3RxRm85V21DZ2JxTG5hc0MwRnVBeTQxRWJ0a1UwcEY2blktMEpyay1zaGNZOGNsc3dwNlB0MjJ5YWdjRGFLRWJpeTcwTUx4eVhXMVpiZw?oc=5
- 'TRUMP'S DOJ HARASSED Lisa Cook…': Rep. Sewell UNLOADS on GOP in FIERY ActBlue fraud hearing - The Economic TimesThe Economic Times · news'TRUMP'S DOJ HARASSED Lisa Cook…': Rep. Sewell UNLOADS on GOP in FIERY ActBlue fraud hearing The Economic Timeshttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi_AFBVV95cUxQQlJBLU55elhFaUtWQjI4SEZrby02cUN0c2JGMnlaQ005bjRwdzZQS0lvYkREczg4dHpuUWFYcmoyZG1DamhRd09pbjB2cW40c2laVVlpWEk4ZGRjblVHLUxEU3RHY1R5MUllQ1l6ckNmcXI1U2VkYW5VNmt1WVhkMURmWjlxak1zOGkwV1p4VWNvODBYWV9GaEZKZTJ1Q0dPdWIxSThJT285YXpsQ1BXV2tWeEY0QWVLSkFyeXFHZmZlaG8wcHEwemF1TTA0RnpManlTZkJwYjJzZ0RpMFBYRTdDUFZ5NW4yUXVOLVNCV1VoakRRVHRaRUdsTk_SAYICQVVfeXFMT05WLXd1MmFEdGp2eHRIX09JMDRGZ0tzZEN3bGREWnFMb2lkdUVQQnlaYmJScXJuc1MyaEtpYk81VXhaNi1nekpLTURtUmp0WFJtUE1sTWl6ZThnaXVabjNUVkthTWI5cl85LW9nZUNBWTBYSUlHUE9nbVU5R1BrcEVxd2luT2ZURWJyMk1URjlKbEhiSzF3bmlaTUtPeDM3MjM3aTd2Q2wwOVZFeE91Qm82TmxTajVieGlQQTlJU284UDBqRm9DaUpOTDZmNzY3N0lnaTVDdDNFTDFjU3lIQWd1d3B4ZnNwYmtkMnJCMjh1MldxWFdWZWRnWXhhN2gzZW1n?oc=5
- Small-Dollar Donors Shatter Records: Nearly $1.8 Billion Raised in 2025 - ActBlueActBlue · newsSmall-Dollar Donors Shatter Records: Nearly $1.8 Billion Raised in 2025 ActBluehttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxNZDdYbkhhbnhfOHNaYzlqWXpCMmktbDhrY2l5emhwNGVBcWxDaldNWGdIYXcxVHQxMjdtWm5QUThsbkxrQkZkaVJJTEczYnV1V1RnOXcwekNJMVdKZ3Fua1BicTdJRU5Gdkk3clo3V21DbTc1WmhmcS1VcDNiT2RNVjJJWFVta19GR1VqRGJmcVEweENObDJTaGxvTkF1ZmszU0E?oc=5
- ActBlue CEO pleads the Fifth as House probes illegal foreign donations to Dems - New York PostNew York Post · newsActBlue CEO pleads the Fifth as House probes illegal foreign donations to Dems New York Posthttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuAFBVV95cUxQV0ZBYzhpdDdtWmxXLUNUOGJNeDlZTVNzV0R1eFI2MGlxTzFfT0ZxMUZ0MnFoMDhmQzJocl96aWRaOEI4MmlfbHZIWENhbjdfeDZCdVdfUTl0OHJjMFdlaERHN2R0YlJoMzM0aTdldlZfOGtKWEstYkdRdjRDbDBnWlBiVXdCNTEtSm5QdTZ4dXcwRzFONmVsRkNZWEhLVU5VZGlGU3BPeUFWZ3FZTS1wYUh3XzdYTnVi?oc=5
- House Dem lashes out at GOP efforts to probe foreign donations with stunning claim on motive - New York PostNew York Post · newsHouse Dem lashes out at GOP efforts to probe foreign donations with stunning claim on motive New York Posthttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxPRW5sX3g4dWk3NEt1Z3NoeGg4Q0FuN0JWSTVYU3E1R2VJMmVpLUtnWXdYSXZRTGpETUliZWtDNlBfQnAzUXpIdGRJd1RLa1h4RVpHb3pkN3gzdno5QTNtemZEaW9HNFFGSjE3ZnZLbnhOYTNpdzRuc1otc1REZ2ltTkNsSmxPRHNkWVVmVFlkWW1na2J4bjBOYlhEQnhiSGYySjZ2V0RTSE1RVHBJeFZOdjRYS2pzSFR0OUNsYXpydw?oc=5
- ActBlue employees took the Fifth in House depositions 146 times in probe on alleged donor fraud - New York PostNew York Post · newsActBlue employees took the Fifth in House depositions 146 times in probe on alleged donor fraud New York Posthttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxOanl6NGlWNU9oT1hFcFpwZklIY3poQnp3T3hUaE05bWdvSFI0WXp4ZUZWQjFvaUtmWmVyQUFqa1RTSTRLRjR4bkJqQzB2dVZuQWw4RkYyaFg4Ujg2WVZ0QURqTFhCal96ZzN3RVJPa28tMm9ULTJkWXR6TDNGTUVOV2w3UTAxYkJ2YTdjazNsZThQMEJkUmZCV1hENXRNZVFrRC11WA?oc=5
- Mark Kelly Sees Fundraising Boost After Court-Martial Threat - NewsweekNewsweek · newsMark Kelly Sees Fundraising Boost After Court-Martial Threat Newsweekhttps://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxQcUp4dXU0aGlZdE1QU0ZwamI3VXdGUllmVzdpeFFiWFlHdjBGUVR1bVNuOTFtZmxPMzUtdi1saGZTVlUzVS1zWWdsald4LVpUZ1Mzb0h0N3hDQ2ZBUWRfTUpCTEZFWHVKVTBxcVFpZC1tZ2xGX1NFZVZndWhZS1Ntdmwwek9MYVVMTFpsekhrazR0bHNJaEFvdXFR?oc=5
- Google News: ActBlueGoogle News · newsFull live news search resultshttps://news.google.com/search?q=ActBlue&hl=en-IN&gl=IN&ceid=IN:en
Social & video
- Live posts about #ActBlueX (Twitter) · xLatest posts matching this trendhttps://x.com/search?q=ActBlue&src=typed_query&f=live
- Top posts: #ActBlueX (Twitter) · xHighest-engagement postshttps://x.com/search?q=ActBlue&src=typed_query&f=top
- YouTube: ActBlueYouTube · youtubeVideo coverage and explainershttps://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ActBlue
- Reddit: ActBlueReddit · redditCommunity discussionhttps://www.reddit.com/search/?q=ActBlue&sort=new
Reference & search
- Wikipedia: ActBlueWikipedia · wikiActBlue is an American Democratic Party affiliated political action committee (PAC) and fundraising platform founded in 2004. ActBlue is a major part of the Democratic Party's fundraising infrastructuhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ActBlue
- Google: why is ActBlue trendingGoogle · searchWeb-wide explainers and updateshttps://www.google.com/search?q=why%20is%20ActBlue%20trending
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Creator Mode
Lead with the confirmed action: Multiple outlets are covering developments around ActBlue. Leading headlines include “ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleads the Fifth in closed-door deposition - New York Post”. Then explain social velocity (#24 in United States). End with 2 source screenshots.
- · Why is #ActBlue trending in United States right now?
- · #ActBlue: what “ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergalis pleads the Fifth in closed-door deposition - New York Post” means
- · Simple context for ActBlue