Explosive Airport Clash: Rep. Nancy Mace Accused of Profane Tirade Against Cops and TSA Agents Over Escort Mix-Up

Charleston, S.C. — November 1, 2025  U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) stands accused of unleashing a barrage of expletives and derogatory remarks on airport police and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents Thursday morning at Charleston International Airport. The confrontation, detailed in an incident report from the Charleston County Aviation Authority Police Department, stemmed from a seemingly mundane scheduling snafu but escalated into what officers described as "reckless and disrespectful behavior."

The drama unfolded around 6:30 a.m., when three officers were dispatched to the ticketing curb to provide a standard security escort for the congresswoman, who was slated to arrive in a white BMW for her flight. According to the report, obtained by multiple outlets including WIRED and CNN, the officers waited patiently as Mace's arrival was delayed by about 15 minutes. Security footage later revealed the root of the confusion: Mace pulled up at 6:50 a.m. in a gray or silver BMW, entering the airport through a TSA checkpoint reserved for airline crew—bypassing the expected drop-off zone entirely.

By the time officers caught up with her at security, Mace was already in a fury. "She was loudly cursing and making derogatory comments to us," one officer recounted in the report, adding that the lawmaker branded the team "fing incompetent" and fumed, "This is no way to treat a fing U.S. Representative." As they accompanied her to Gate B-8, the verbal assault continued unabated, with Mace allegedly complaining into her phone and declaring, "We would never treat Tim Scott like this," a pointed reference to South Carolina's junior U.S. senator and fellow Republican.

The outburst didn't end at the gate. A TSA supervisor later told officers he was "very upset" with Mace's conduct, noting she had "talked to several TSA agents the same way" and planned to file a formal complaint with superiors about her "unacceptable behavior." An American Airlines gate agent, witnessing the tail end of the episode, expressed disbelief, implying that such actions from "a U.S. representative" were particularly egregious. The report concluded starkly: "Any other person in the airport acting and talking the way she did, our department would have been [dispatched] and we would have addressed the behavior."

Mace, who is eyeing a 2026 gubernatorial bid and has built a reputation for unfiltered commentary on social media and cable news, wasted no time pushing back against the allegations. In a late Thursday post on X (formerly Twitter), she dismissed the story as "FAKE NEWS" and shared security footage of herself navigating the airport solo. "BREAKING NEWS: Nancy Mace arrives at the airport—with no security. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" she quipped, attaching a clip showing her drop-off at what she described as "the spot ALL Members of Congress use at the airport." The video, viewed thousands of times, portrays a composed Mace stepping out of a vehicle and heading inside without apparent escort, though critics quickly noted it doesn't capture the full sequence of events.

The incident has ignited a political firestorm in the Palmetto State, where Mace's combative style has long polarized voters. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, a potential rival in the GOP gubernatorial primary, issued a blistering statement Friday demanding an apology. "I'm calling on Nancy Mace to apologize for her behavior immediately," Wilson said. "These agents and officers are the ones who actually 'hold the line' each day to keep us safe and she should apologize and offer no excuse. But it's clear, she only cares about herself." He added that airport security personnel deserve "respect and appreciation. Not profanity. Not threats. Not tantrums."

This isn't the first time Mace's temper has made headlines. The congresswoman, who survived a brutal 2022 primary challenge from Trump-backed challengers, has clashed publicly with reporters, ABC's George Stephanopoulos, and even fellow lawmakers over issues ranging from abortion rights to her personal history of sexual assault. Just last month, she sparred with a journalist over a fact-checked claim during an interview. Yet amid the backlash, Mace retains a loyal base drawn to her "tell-it-like-it-is" persona—though Friday's uproar could test that support as she ramps up her statewide ambitions.

As of Saturday morning, the Charleston County Aviation Authority had not commented further on potential disciplinary actions or additional footage. Mace's office did not immediately respond to requests for elaboration beyond her social media retort. In a statement to TMZ, she reiterated that the narrative was overblown, insisting the video "speaks for itself."

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