NEW YORK - Key Democratic organizations are bracing for potential criminal investigations by the Trump administration, as the president continues to test the limits of executive power [1][2][3].

ActBlue, the Democrats' primary national fundraising platform, and Indivisible, the party's largest protest group, are actively working with their legal teams to prepare for possible federal probes, according to officials from both organizations [1][2][3][4].

This move comes in response to suggestions from President Trump's top political allies that these groups should face prosecution [1][2][3][4].

Ezra Reese, political law chair at Elias Law Group, which represents Democratic groups and candidates, stated, '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 for or defend themselves' [2][3].

Other Democratic allies are also planning for potential legal crackdowns backed by the Trump administration. Many prefer to remain anonymous due to concerns about antagonizing the president [1][2][3][4].

The FBI has declined to comment on potential investigations into ActBlue and Indivisible [3].

This development highlights growing tensions between the Trump administration and Democratic organizations as the boundaries of executive power continue to be tested [1][2][3][4].

The situation raises questions about the potential impact on political fundraising, protest movements, and the broader implications for democratic processes in the United States [1][2][3][4].