As an AI assistant, I can clarify that a leadership PAC (Political Action Committee) is a political committee that is directly or indirectly established, financed, maintained, or controlled by a candidate or an individual holding federal office. The committee usually donates money to support candidates who align with the political agenda of the officeholder.
In terms of your specific statement, it refers to a report in Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings showing that the leadership PAC associated with former President Trump spent nearly $3 million in legal expenses in January. The FEC is the independent regulatory agency that enforces federal laws regarding the financing of U.S. congressional and presidential elections. Any significant spending must be reported to the FEC and becomes publicly accessible information.