Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.-1) claimed today that she was “subjected to inappropriate surveillance and targeting” by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Charleston International Airport security personnel. The allegations mark the latest development in her ongoing dispute with airport authorities.
Mace said “whistleblowers” who are current and former airport employees told her she was allegedly:
- Subjected to mandatory surveillance by airport security personnel each time she was present at Charleston International Airport.
- Targeted by TSA officials who allegedly attempted or wanted to revoke her TSA status.
- Targeted by TSA officials who wanted to block her from using the Known Crewmember (KCM) checkpoint, which she said is standard operating procedure for all members of Congress.
“This appears to be yet another example of the weaponization of government agencies against a conservative,” Mace said. “If these allegations are true, it represents a disturbing abuse of power and a clear case of political retaliation.
“No American — let alone a sitting member of Congress — should be subjected to this kind of targeted harassment simply for doing their job and standing up for their constituents. But this isn’t just about me — I am also deeply concerned about the alleged targeting of airport employees who speak up and are retaliated against.”