[4] The group employs trackers to physically monitor and surveil Republican candidates and officials and uses social media to deploy its findings.

According to Politico, American Bridge 21st Century is "one of the largest and most public facing organizations affiliated with the Democratic Party."

According to The New York Times, the organization "aims to record every handshake, every utterance by Republican candidates ... looking for gotcha moments that could derail political ambitions or provide fodder for television advertisements by liberal groups.

"[6] USA Today described the group's goal as "uncovering an unguarded moment, a controversial position, a gaffe or flip-flop, anything that can be used to torpedo a political foe's campaign.

[10] In January 2024, American Bridge 21st Century announced plans to spend $140 million on an anti-Donald Trump advertising campaign designed to appeal to working class women in the swing states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin.