• NBC affiliate KSDK reported that Bush’s campaign paid Merritts $62,359 in direct payments in 2022 for security services and $2,359 for cash reimbursements.
• The payments to Merritts started after the two entered a relationship with each other, the report said, noting that the campaign expenses could draw the attention of the FEC and the Congressional Ethics Office.
• “Campaign funds are not to be used to enhance a Member’s lifestyle, or to pay a Member’s personal obligations,” House rules state.

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