It came out of taxpayers’ contributions, either way, it seems.
I think settlement claims paid out of office accounts are illegal.
http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/11/greta-van-susteren-unleashes-congress-crime-hide-personal-lawsuits-paid-taxpayer-money/
Yes but....... it was severance. It was therefore legit. Legal, above board. /s