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Nancy Mace Faces Backlash for Defending Trump’s Epstein Stance

9/5/2025

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Congresswoman Nancy Mace defended President Trump after he rejected calls to release Epstein files.
As a sexual assault survivor, she shared her panic attack experience, expressing empathy for victims.
Mace asserted Trump’s commitment to protecting women and children, citing his actions against Epstein.
Critics claim her defense contradicts her previous support for releasing the files, labeling her as inconsistent.
Public backlash includes accusations of hypocrisy and prioritizing political loyalty over integrity.

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Congresswoman Nancy Mace defended President Trump after he rejected calls to release Epstein files.
As a sexual assault survivor, she shared her panic attack experience, expressing empathy for victims.
Mace asserted Trump’s commitment to protecting women and children, citing his actions against Epstein.
Critics claim her defense contradicts her previous support for releasing the files, labeling her as inconsistent.
Public backlash includes accusations of hypocrisy and prioritizing political loyalty over integrity.