Graham backs Scott over Mace in airport dispute
Sen. Lindsey Graham sided with Sen. Tim Scott over Rep. Mace in the wake of the Charleston airport incident, describing his own interactions with airport and security staff as consistently positive and respectful.
The Hill reported on November 5, 2025 that Sen. Lindsey Graham backed Sen. Tim Scott's criticism of Rep. Mace following the Charleston airport altercation. Graham described his own experiences with airport staff and law enforcement as uniformly positive, implicitly contrasting his conduct with Mace's reported behavior. Graham's alignment with Scott over Mace was notable given all three represent South Carolina.
"nothing but positive, respectful engagements"
Sen. Lindsey Graham, describing his interactions with airport and security staff, as quoted by The Hill, November 5, 2025
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