Nancy Mace’s airport meltdown exposes the entitled behavior that continues to undermine conservative credibility and threatens the party’s unity heading into crucial 2026 elections.
Gowdy Delivers Scathing Rebuke of Mace’s Behavior
Former South Carolina Congressman and Fox News host Trey Gowdy delivered a blistering assessment of Nancy Mace’s airport conduct during Wednesday’s broadcast. Gowdy described the incident as “an apoplectic congresswoman having a psychotic episode in Charleston at an airport.” The harsh criticism from a respected conservative voice underscores how Mace’s actions have damaged her standing within the Republican establishment. Video footage shows Mace arriving late for her scheduled escort and then unleashing profane language at airport staff when security wasn’t waiting at her expected location.
Former GOP Congressman and Fox News host Trey Gowdy refers to Congresswoman Nancy Mace as “an apoplectic congresswoman having a psychotic episode in Charleston at an airport.” pic.twitter.com/ULL8Zl4Ahs
— Yashar Ali 🐘 (@yashar) November 5, 2025
Republican Senators Unite Against Mace’s Conduct
South Carolina’s Republican senators Tim Scott and Lindsey Graham publicly condemned Mace’s behavior, breaking ranks to criticize a fellow party member. Scott emphasized on Facebook that “it is never acceptable to berate police officers, airport staff, and TSA agents who are simply doing their jobs.” Graham noted his consistently positive interactions with Charleston Airport security personnel, drawing a sharp contrast to Mace’s conduct. The unified criticism from statewide elected officials signals serious concerns about Mace’s temperament and judgment among South Carolina’s Republican leadership.
Trump Campaign Chief Issues Political Warning
Donald Trump’s former 2024 campaign manager Chris LaCivita warned Mace to concentrate on her own political survival rather than deflecting criticism. LaCivita posted on X that Mace “should probably worry about [her] own race” instead of focusing on remarks from Senator Graham. The warning carries significant weight given Trump’s influence over Republican primaries and LaCivita’s role in the successful 2024 campaign. This intervention suggests growing impatience within Trump’s orbit with Mace’s controversial behavior and its potential impact on Republican electoral prospects.
🚨BREAKING: 🚨The airport video that just dropped is INCREDIBLE – watch it carefully, because what you're about to see will BLOW YOUR MIND.
My lawyers – and I now have the BEST lawyers – are examining EVERY LEGAL OPTION.
We requested the airport footage – they refused to… pic.twitter.com/jCxvuAcXvT
— Nancy Mace (@NancyMace) November 4, 2025
Gubernatorial Campaign Struggles Amid Controversy
Mace’s airport incident compounds existing problems with her 2026 gubernatorial campaign, which trails significantly in fundraising behind Attorney General Alan Wilson and Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette. Her $1.06 million raised places her third, with the troubling detail that only 5% of her donors actually live in South Carolina. The lack of in-state support raises questions about her viability as a statewide candidate. Mace’s threat to sue Charleston Airport and American Airlines for defamation appears to be a defensive response to mounting political pressure from within her own party.