Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Faces Scrutiny Over Campaign Spending on Lavish Travel

Despite not seeking reelection, Sinema's campaign finances reveal extensive expenditures on international trips and luxury accommodations.

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's campaign spent over $650,000 between July and September 2024, with $216,000 allocated to travel and $152,000 to security.
Her expenses included stays at high-end hotels in Japan, France, and the UK, alongside significant spending on airfare and meals.
Sinema participated in events such as the Paris Olympics and visited Japan for discussions on space sustainability, raising questions about the nature of her travel expenses.
Critics have raised ethical concerns about the use of campaign funds for personal use, though enforcement by the Federal Election Commission remains lax.
Sinema's campaign retains nearly $5 million in cash, as she opts out of a second Senate term amid declining fundraising and polling challenges.