The South Carolina Democratic Party has urged Charleston lawyer and gubernatorial candidate Mullins McLeod to suspend his campaign following the release of a controversial arrest video. In the footage, McLeod is seen engaging in a profanity-laced tirade while in police custody, prompting strong reactions from party officials. McLeod had recently announced his candidacy, making him the first Democrat in the 2026 South Carolina gubernatorial race. Despite the calls for him to exit the race, McLeod has reportedly declined to follow the advice. The situation has raised significant media attention as it unfolds.