Matt Maddock, a Michigan state representative, posted a series of statements on April 7, 2026, addressing topics ranging from political fundraising to international space cooperation and economic concerns.
In a tweet published at 13:53 UTC, Maddock wrote: “Act Blue is a money laundering operation and will be shut down soon.” ActBlue is an online fundraising platform used primarily by Democratic candidates and progressive organizations. There have been recurring claims from some political figures about the legitimacy of ActBlue’s operations, though no conclusive evidence has been provided by authorities to support such allegations.
Later that day, at 18:33 UTC, Maddock commented on consumer costs in another post: “They charge us all double what we should be paying.” The context for this statement was not specified in the tweet.
At 19:01 UTC on the same day, Maddock addressed the funding structure of the International Space Station (ISS): “International Space Station members are NASA, ESA (Europe, representing multiple countries), Russia, Japan & Canada. It costs about 3-4 billion a year to run. USA pays for 80% of it. The rest are freeloaders.” The ISS is a joint project involving NASA (United States), Roscosmos (Russia), JAXA (Japan), ESA (European Space Agency), and CSA (Canadian Space Agency). According to publicly available data, while the United States does contribute the largest share of funding—estimated at around $3-4 billion annually—the partner agencies also provide significant financial and in-kind contributions toward station operations and research.
Maddock’s posts reflect ongoing debates over campaign finance transparency and U.S. spending on international projects. As a Republican member of Michigan’s House of Representatives known for his outspoken views on government accountability and fiscal policy, Maddock frequently uses social media platforms to communicate directly with constituents.
