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Rep. Nancy Mace Confronts TSA Amid Government Shutdown

11/1/2025

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Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) confronted law enforcement at Charleston International Airport on Oct. 31, 2025, and called them "fucking incompetent" for mistreating her as a U.S. Representative.
TSA supervisors reported similar behavior by Mace toward staff and said they would report the matter to their superiors.
The confrontation escalated as Mace was escorted to her gate.
The incident occurred amid an ongoing government shutdown affecting TSA pay.

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Story summary

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) confronted law enforcement at Charleston International Airport on Oct. 31, 2025, and called them "fucking incompetent" for mistreating her as a U.S. Representative.
TSA supervisors reported similar behavior by Mace toward staff and said they would report the matter to their superiors.
The confrontation escalated as Mace was escorted to her gate.
The incident occurred amid an ongoing government shutdown affecting TSA pay.