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Brett Kappel was quoted in The New York Times discussing George Santos’ use of campaign money for legal expenses as it relates to the New York politician’s possible run for re-election in 2024. Kappel said that the Federal Election Commission’s “guidance was also ‘pretty liberal’ regarding the use of campaign money for legal expenses. Candidates can use funds for legal fees tied to ‘any investigation related to your status as an officeholder or candidate.’ The inquiries into Mr. Santos’s campaign finances would likely qualify.”