Overview

• The FOIA-released dashcam video shows McLeod during his May 15 Charleston arrest wearing only underwear and shoes while cursing, using racial slurs, refusing to identify himself, and making threats toward Attorney General Alan Wilson.
• Christale Spain, chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, reviewed the footage transcript and issued a statement urging McLeod to focus on his well-being instead of running for governor.
• McLeod’s campaign has labeled the arrest unlawful and he insists that full context of the incident will strengthen his gubernatorial bid.
• The Charleston police report noted that McLeod’s eyes appeared “extremely bloodshot and highly dilated,” consistent with stimulant use, and he faces misdemeanor charges for disorderly conduct.
• As the only declared Democrat in the 2026 South Carolina governor’s race, McLeod is facing growing media scrutiny and intra-party pressure over his fitness for office.