It’s my believe that the Congressional slush fund, and its use, should be declared a violation of campaign finance laws. It uses taxpayer money without our permission as a donation to settle complaints brought against them. The intent of the slush fund is to prevent the dirty laundry of Congressmen/Congresswomen from being made public, so as not to negatively impact any future elections/reelections they will be participating in.
That is true hush money payoffs right there
The congressional slush (hush) fund was there for the sole purpose of paying off people so they won’t complain to the media about our congress critters transgressions.
That is a great example of hush money being paid out. (on our dime of course)