Rep. Nancy Mace Criticized for Verbal Abuse of Charleston Airport Police During Security Incident

Rep. Nancy Mace, currently running for South Carolina governor, is facing controversy after an incident at Charleston International Airport where she reportedly berated and used profanity toward airport police officers tasked with escorting her. The officers were awaiting her arrival for a security escort but encountered miscommunications about her timing and vehicle, leading to a confrontation described in an official incident report as Mace being "very irate" and calling the officers "f*cking incompetent." Mace defended her actions by citing ongoing safety threats against her, including over 1,300 threats annually, and criticized the airport for what she described as "politically motivated" misinformation and a pattern of neglect. She has vowed to fire any officials who fail to do their jobs if elected governor, emphasizing the importance of security for public officials. The incident has drawn criticism from her political opponents and raised questions about airport security protocols and the treatment of elected officials. Mace has also highlighted that other South Carolina senators use the same airport entrance she did, implying scrutiny over her behavior may be politically motivated.