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McLeod Answers Calls to End SC Governor’s Campaign After Arrest Video Release
McLeod made erratic threats and false claims in police footage after his May arrest, prompting calls from his party to prioritize mental health and exit the 2026 gubernatorial race.
- On August 14, 2025, the Charleston Police Department released video showing Mullins McLeod handcuffed after his May arrest, identifying him as a Charleston lawyer and Democratic candidate.
- On May 15, 2025, Charleston Police Department arrested McLeod after officers found him semi-naked, yelling for around 35 minutes, with footage from May 14 capturing the incident.
- The video shows McLeod claiming relation to President Donald Trump and threatening to 'kick his teeth in,' saying `I wanna kick his teeth in, alright? And I'm gonna kick him in` against South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.
- Amid intensified scrutiny, party members have called on McLeod to drop out, with Christale Spain urging him to focus on his mental and emotional well-being instead of campaigning.
- On Monday, McLeod defended his campaign after labeling his arrest 'unlawful' and plans to hold a press conference, according to South Carolina Public Radio.
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Bodycam footage shows Dem South Carolina gubernatorial hopeful’s rant, calling himself ‘Superman’ and ‘God’
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SC candidate for governor will not "stand down" after profanity-laced arrest video is released
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S.C. Governor Candidate Shouts N-Word in Cop Car on New Body Cam Arrest Video
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Police Camera Footage Shows Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate Getting Arrested By The Police While Calling Himself "God" In Latest Democrat Scandal - The American Tribune.com
Members of the South Carolina Democratic Party are calling for gubernatorial candidate Mullins McLeod to drop out of the race after police camera footage showed him incoherently rambling and calling himself both “God” and “Superman” during an incident that culminated in his arrest. For background, William “Mullins” McLeod, a prominent South Carolina Democrat, was arrested on May 15, 2025, after he was picked up by police for “yelling at the top …
South Carolina candidate to continue race after video of his arrest is released
Police dashcam video appears to show William Mullins McLeod, a Democratic candidate running for governor of South Carolina, shirtless, shouting profanities and slurs after his arrest. NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist reports on how McLeod plans to continue in the race as calls to suspend his candidacy grow.
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