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COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford used state aircraft for personal and political trips, often bringing along his wife and children — contrary to state law regarding official use, an Associated Press investigation has found.
Records reviewed by AP show that since he took office in 2003, the two-term Republican has taken trips on state aircraft to his children’s sporting events, hair and dentist appointments, political party gatherings and a birthday party for a campaign donor.
Sanford, 49, has been under increased scrutiny since he admitted in June to having a mistress in Argentina. He has vowed to stay in office.
