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Brett Kappel was recently quoted in The Daily Beast regarding Trump’s new legal defense fund
The Daily Beast recently quoted Brett Kappel discussing former President Donald Trump’s new Patriot Legal Defense Fund, which creates new fundraising tactics permitting unlimited donations from constituents and corporations. Kappel explained “federal law does not…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in The Daily News regarding fraud case against George Santos
The Daily News recently quoted Brett Kappel discussing the case against Rep. George Santos, which deals with wire fraud and false financial disclosures. Kappel explained that it should be “a very straightforward, easy case to…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in The New York Times regarding George Santos’ former campaign treasurer
The New York Times recently quoted Brett Kappel discussing Nancy Marks, who worked as George Santos’ campaign treasurer. Kappel stated that Marks has made fundamental errors that could lead to consequences if she knowingly submitted…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in The Dallas Morning News regarding George Santos and Beth Van Duyne’s joint fundraising committee
The Dallas Morning News quoted Brett Kappel discussing issues between New York representatives George Santos and Beth Van Duyne regarding their joint fundraising efforts. Kappel stated that it would be problematic if this was done to…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in The New York Times regarding George Santos’ campaign finance issues
The New York Times quoted Brett Kappel discussing the funds that U.S. Representative George Santos received in donations this year. Santos returned more than he received in donor contributions. Kappel stated “I don’t think I’ve…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in NewsDay discussing a George Santos-tied super PAC that may have violated federal election law
Brett Kappel was quoted in NewsDay talking about a super PAC that gave most of its money to a George Santos campaign consultant. Kappel said, “Super PACs sometimes simply fail in their mission to raise…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in NewsDay discussing U.S. Rep George Santos raising $265,000 for his own ‘stop the steal’ campaign
Brett Kappel was quoted in NewsDay discussing the House Ethics Committee’s investigation into George Santos. Kappel stated, “the use of recount committees, or separate bank accounts in a campaign committee, to pay for absentee ballot counts appears…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in Roll Call discussing the nearly $6 million debt that 18 House and Senate campaigns owed as 2023 started
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in Roll Call discussing why 18 House and Senate campaign committees owe at least $100,000 each, for a total of almost $6 million in unpaid bills. He stated that there…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in The New York Times regarding George Santos’ intentions to seek re-election in 2024
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…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in The Washington Post discussing the FEC’s decision regarding George Santos
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in The Washington Post discussing the FEC’s decision to hold off on enforcement against George Santos, stating that “it indicates there’s an active criminal investigation” examining issues that overlap with…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in Mother Jones explaining the duty of Campaign Treasurers
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in Mother Jones explaining the campaign treasurer’s duty to examine contributions for evidence of illegality.
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in Associated Press discussing members of Congress who received donations from FTX officials
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in Associated Press explaining how it would be “prudent” for members of Congress who received donations from Bankman Fried or other FTX officials to set the money aside “given the…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in Politico discussing Kellyanne Conway selling of her business to a firm with ties to judicial activist Leonard Leo
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in POLITICO, after reviewing documents at POLITICO’s request. Brett said the transactions appear to be connected. Stating that “Based on the available documentation and the timing of the filings, it…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in Forbes discussing Mike Pence’s PAC funds Spent on his Personal Memoir “So Help Me God”
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in Forbes discussing Mike Pence’s PAC spending on his personal memoir and explaining that since “Pence is not a current candidate for federal office, he could legally use his PAC…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in Roll Call discussing the investigation of Santos Campaign Finances
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in Roll Call discussing Representative Santos being the subject of multiple overlapping criminal and civil investigations by both federal and state authorities.
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in CBS News explaining the Federal Election Campaign Act
Brett Kappel was recently quoted at CBS News explaining the problematic nature of accepting donations from foreign nationals who are not legal residents of the U.S. and how it is a crime under the Federal Election…
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in The Dallas Morning News discussing federal candidates paying personal loans with election donations
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in The Dallas Morning News regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling to remove limits on federal candidates from raising money to pay off personal loans.
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in Mother Jones explaining The Federal Election Campaign Act
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in Mother Jones explaining The Federal Election Campaign Act and PAC’s role in the MAGA trucker protests.
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in The Salt Lake Tribune discussing Political Campaign Finances
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in The Salt Lake Tribune discussing businessman Simon Goe’s surge in donation contribution to GOP politicians.
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in Forbes explaining Senate Rules and the Senate Ethics Committee
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in Forbes discussing Senator Ted Cruz’s New Podcast deal, and its relation to senate rules as well as the senate ethics committee.
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in The Washington Post responding to Google’s plan to loosen spam filters
Brett Kappel was recently quoted in The Washington Post responding to Google’s plan to loosen spam filters, calling the decision “totally unprecedented” and stating and how the backlash could “backfire” on GOP Campaigns.