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https://www.fec.gov/files/legal/murs/7313/7313_28.pdf
Given these facts, the Commission’s Office of the General Counsel (“OGC”) recommended finding reason to believe that Cohen and the Trump Organization made, and Trump and Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. (the “Committee”) accepted and failed to report, illegal contributions. The Act prohibits making, or knowingly accepting, a campaign contribution in excess of the contribution limits set forth under the Act. In 2016, the inflation-adjusted contribution limit for an individual was $2,700 per election. The Act defines a “contribution” as, in relevant part, anything of value made “for the purpose of influencing any election for Federal office[.]” Under oath, Cohen admitted to making the payment for just that purpose. It appears clear that he made an illegal contribution. However, because he was criminally prosecuted for the same conduct at issue in these matters, we did not support authorizing an investigation into the allegations against Cohen.