Did Congresswoman Nancy Mace apologize for allegedly berating airport police? Her office mentions Charlie Kirk in her defense

As footage of Congresswoman Nancy Mace’s confrontation with Charleston airport police continues to make rounds online, her office has issued a statement. The response, which comes amid growing public scrutiny, links the incident to heightened security concerns following the recent death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

Airport altercation draws attention

The incident took place on Thursday, October 30, at Charleston International Airport, where Mace was reportedly involved in a heated exchange with officers from the Charleston County Aviation Authority Police Department.

According to a police report cited by Wired, the Congresswoman became irate after waiting for an escort longer than expected. The officers were scheduled to meet her at 6:30 a.m., but Mace arrived early, and it took the team approximately 15 to 25 minutes to locate her.


When they approached, the report claims, Mace appeared visibly frustrated and began shouting profanities. “She repeatedly stated we were ‘fing incompetent’ and ‘this is no way to treat a fing U.S. Representative,’” the report reads, as mentioned in a report by PrimeTimer. She allegedly added that the officers “would never treat Tim Scott like this,” referencing the state’s senior senator.

Witnesses at the scene, including a TSA supervisor and American Airlines gate agent, later told officers they were “upset” by her behavior. The report concludes that the tirade continued until Mace boarded her flight at gate B-8.

Mace’s office cites safety concerns

A spokesperson for Congresswoman Nancy Mace, Cameron Morabito, told Newsweek via email that “simply arriving at an airport now seems to make headlines when you’re leading the race for Governor.” Morabito emphasized that Mace’s team takes her safety “extremely seriously,” adding that “after the world witnessed Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the threats against her have only intensified.” He said their security procedures are “based solely on legitimate safety concerns” and warned that “any attempt to politicize this reality is both dangerous and reckless.”

Mace also took aim at The Post & Courier of Charleston, accusing the publication of misreporting the incident. “Once again, The Post and Courier gets it wrong,” she stated, asserting that “all federally elected officials, including Senators Scott and Graham, use the same Crew Member Access Point at airports — that’s federal security protocol. Maybe check your facts next time.”

Additionally, Mace accused her fellow gubernatorial contender, Alan Wilson, of “spying on me at the airport,” writing, “I wish Alan Wilson spent as much time prosecuting p*dophiles as he does spying on me at the airport.”

The incident unfolds at a time when airport security and TSA personnel are facing mounting strain due to the ongoing government shutdown, which has put additional pressure on staffing and operations nationwide.

Background: A rising figure in GOP politics

Born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Nancy Mace made history as the first Republican woman elected to Congress from South Carolina. The daughter of Army Brigadier General James Emory Mace and Anne Mace, she earned her degree from The Citadel — the military college of South Carolina — and later completed a master’s in mass communication and journalism from the University of Georgia.

Mace’s political career began with grassroots work for Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign as a field and coalitions director. She went on to serve in the South Carolina General Assembly from 2018 to 2020 before winning her congressional seat.

Apart from politics, Mace is also an author; her memoir, “In the Company of Men: A Woman at The Citadel,” recounts her journey as one of the first women to graduate from the institution.

FAQs

Did Congresswoman Nancy Mace apologize for her behavior at the Charleston airport?

No. As of now, Nancy Mace has not issued a public apology. Her office instead defended her actions, citing heightened security concerns in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death.

What did the police report say about the incident?

The Charleston County Aviation Authority Police Department report describes Mace as verbally aggressive, using profanity, and berating officers while being escorted to her flight.