U.S. Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) speaks to the media as the U.S. House of Representatives votes on the release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 18, 2025. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins put a Trump-aligned congresswoman on the defensive after a Washington Post report alleged she hurled profanities at TSA staff during an airport blowup. Pressed on quotes calling workers “f------ idiots” and “f------ incompetent,” Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) denied everything — even accusing police officers who documented the incident of lying. As Collins repeatedly challenged her denials, the congresswoman insisted the entire report was “100% fictitious,” dismissing the detailed transcripts and footage as false.
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CNN anchor confronts lawmaker over report of profane airport outburst
