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Nancy Mace punches back after Tim Scott, Lindsey Graham pile on her over airport meltdown

November 5, 2025 | | Print Article

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, has responded after two Republicans from her own state spoke out about her recent airport fiasco.

Mace defended her behavior, which allegedly included calling the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) employees involved “f**king incompetent” and claiming that they “would never treat [Senator] Tim Scott like this.”

It didn’t take long for Scott to issue a statement on Facebook, condemning Mace’s actions and extolling his own virtuous behavior.

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“For reasons that are unclear, Rep. Nancy Mace invoked my name during and in the aftermath of her situation at the Charleston International Airport. So let me be clear on a number of points. I have used that airport since long before I was ever in Congress and every interaction I have had – without exception – has been positive,” he wrote. “The women and men of the airport police are professional, courteous, and go beyond the call of duty. Because I have lived with death threats for longer than I can remember, the airport police do take extra security precautions, for which I am grateful. I follow their lead, do what they ask, and respect the many responsibilities these officers have to balance. I have gotten to know many of them personally and try to never miss a chance to express my gratitude.”

“Those who know me know that I do not use profanity – in public or private. It is never acceptable to berate police officers, airport staff, and TSA agents who are simply doing their jobs, nor is it becoming of a Member of Congress to use such vulgar language when dealing with constituents. Not only are these officers sworn to protect us, but we also take an oath to represent them. We work for them, not vice versa,” he lectured. “For those who want to invoke my name, please have the courtesy to note my actions and how I treat police officers, TSA agents, and fellow travelers with the respect they deserve.”

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Senator Lindsey Graham also made some comments of his own, agreeing with Scott’s message:

“I concur with [Scott]’s statement when it comes to the men and women who provide security at the Charleston International Airport. I have had similar personal experiences and have had nothing but positive, respectful engagements with the police officers and TSA agents who provide security for the Charleston Airport. Charleston International Airport is a world-class visitor gateway and vital to the Lowcountry’s economy,” he wrote on X. “And it’s worth investing in. Proof of that commitment, over the past four years, I directed almost $40 million in funding to Charleston County and the airport to improve road access and overall operations. This was a good investment for the Lowcountry in particular and South Carolina as a whole. The men and women I have encountered – from security to airport leadership – are professional and diligent in the performance of their duties and I am honored to represent them in the U.S. Senate.”

This prompted Mace to release a message of her own to the “establishment” voices she says are “coming after” her:

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“The establishment is in PANIC MODE. They are doing everything they can, including falsifying police incident reports, to STOP US. And it’s not going to work. If they can’t find it – they’ll just make it up. They’ll do everything they can to destroy us,” she wrote in her video post. “They’re coming after me because I will always stand up and fight for you. You know what I say to all that? GOOD LUCK AND MAY THE BEST CONSERVATIVE WOMAN WIN! HOLD THE LINE.”

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