Mark Sanford quits House race after one month, says fighting national debt is better done outside politics

Mark Sanford quits House race after one month, says fighting national debt is better done outside politics

The former congressman will instead launch a nonprofit dedicated to addressing the $38.9 trillion national debt

Former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is shown in a 2019 photo. He was accused by a political reporter's ex-fiancé of an alleged romantic involvement. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)

Gov. Mark Sanford speaks onstage during the 2019 Politicon at Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 26, 2019. On Thursday, Sanford announced the ending of his congressional campaign in favor of starting a nonprofit to address the national debt. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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