Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) got a stern rebuke Tuesday from Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), who expressed displeasure over the MAGA lawmaker invoking his name during her ongoing meltdown over airport law enforcement officers.
On a recent trip at Charleston International Airport, Mace melted down at Transportation Safety Administration agents and airport security, reportedly blasting them as "f---ing incompetent," saying their actions endangered her.
“She repeatedly stated we were ‘f--king incompetent,’ and ‘this is no way to treat a f--king US Representative,’” an officer said in his report, according to CNN. “She also said we would never treat Tim Scott like this.”
Mace's tirade has lasted days, complaining that security couldn't find her to protect her on her walk to her plane. In recent days, Mace has doubled down on her bizarre attacks.
"Did I drop an f-bomb? I hope I did. Did I call them incompetent? If I didn't, they absolutely earned it," Mace said in a meme with the official seal of the House of Representatives.
Scott wasn't happy that the firebrand conservative name-dropped him.
“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,” Scott wrote Tuesday on Facebook.
He lauded airport police as "professional" and "courteous," who "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," said Scott.
He also reamed Mace for her language and attacks.
"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. 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," Scott said.