US EditionNancy Mace Faces Pushback After Profane Airport Tirade: What to Know
Rep. Nancy Mace claims defamation and civil rights violations after alleged falsified reports by airport and airline staff amid her gubernatorial campaign.
- Rep. Nancy Mace filed suit Wednesday against Charleston International Airport and American Airlines, alleging employees conspired to file `falsified` reports defaming her and interfering with her campaign.
- Last Thursday at Charleston International Airport, a dispute erupted when Mace allegedly cursed at officers after a security plan mix-up, and on Monday she defended confronting employees over safety concerns.
- A Wednesday letter signed by more than 50 leaders, including Charleston and North Charleston mayors, publicly backed airport staff and emphasized the airport's community role.
- State political fallout deepened as South Carolina's two senators criticized Mace, who is running for governor, while Gov. Henry McMaster on Tuesday called state law enforcement "superior" despite lacking details.
- The public letter, disclosed by Wesley Donehue, framed backing airport staff as recognition of their role safeguarding the traveling public and showed broad support from regional and Lowcountry leaders.
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wtma.comRep. Mace considers defamation lawsuit after against airport, local leaders weigh in
Rep. Nancy Mace is contemplating a defamation lawsuit following an alleged altercation with staff at Charleston International Airport.Mace claims the airport f
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U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., at a Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, Senate hearing regarding legislative oversight of the South Carolina attorney general's office. (Photo by Jessica Holdman/SC Daily Gazette)Ongoing fallout from the alleged profanity-laden rant of a Lowcountry congresswoman and gubernatorial candidate against Charleston airport police sent the race for the South Carolina Governor’s Mansion soaring to strange new heights this week. Cross-…
With Her Senators Criticizing Outburst, Mace to Sue Airport
South Carolina's two senators have publicly criticized Rep. Nancy Mace after an airport outburst in which she berated and cursed officers. Republican Sens. Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott both praised Charleston International Airport officers and distanced themselves from Mace's conduct, the Hill reports. Both senators said in social media posts...
House Republican Intends To Sue Airline, Airport For Defamation
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), who is running for Governor of South Carolina, said she intends to sue American Airlines and Charleston Airport for defamation. “I’ve retained an attorney to take swift and severe legal action against American Airlines and Charleston Airport for allegations they falsified incident reports to defame me,” Mace announced. “SUING FOR DEFAMATION!”...
Lowcountry leaders sign letter of support of airport staff in dispute with Mace
State and Lowcountry leaders are rallying around the Charleston International Airport and its law enforcement staff amid allegations of wrongdoing by U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace. A letter, signed by more than 50 prominent leaders, including t
Nancy Mace faces pushback after profane airport tirade: What to know
What began with a stop at Charleston International Airport in South Carolina has evolved into a growing whirlwind of accusations and pushback against Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.). In the days following the incident, Mace defended herself through several posts on the social media platform X. She claimed that she was suing the airport for defamation…
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