Indeed, the FEC regulations make clear that a mixed motive doesnt make something a campaign expense if the obligation would exist irrespective of the campaign. Paying it with campaign funds is personal use and therefore illegal. Certainly Daniels used the campaign to pressure Trump, and for the most money she could. The timing affected the value of the allegations. But the obligation didn't exist because Trump was a candidate. (37:33–37:39)
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