Summary
A video shows Representative Nancy Mace and another lawmaker appearing to skip a TSA security line at the airport. Mace's office explains that this was due to security needs, not special treatment. New legislation may end special airport privileges for Congress members.
Key Facts
- A video shows Nancy Mace and another representative at the front of an airport security line.
- Mace's office says she needs a police escort because she gets many death threats.
- TSA officers are working without pay because of a government shutdown, causing long airport lines.
- A new bill aims to stop special treatment for Congress members at airports.
- Delta Air Lines has stopped giving Congress members special security line access until the shutdown ends.
- President Donald Trump has sent ICE agents to airports to support TSA but not replace them.
- The government shutdown has led to staffing shortages at airports, increasing wait times.
