Nancy Mace Lost Trump’s Endorsement Over Epstein Files — And She’s Not Sorry

Nancy Mace just admitted what we’ve all been wondering: going after the Epstein Files cost her big time politically. The South Carolina congresswoman posted on X Friday that she knew pursuing the explosive documents could tank her re-election chances — but she did it anyway.

Here’s the kicker: Trump immediately threw his support behind her opponent, Lt. Gov. Pamela. Yeah, that Pamela. The move stung, especially coming from the guy Mace has otherwise been ride-or-die for.

Mace’s decision to push for the files’ release clearly didn’t sit well with Trump, and she’s apparently made peace with that. She could’ve played it safe, kept her head down, and coasted into another term with the presidential blessing. Instead, she chose the messy path — and lost the endorsement because of it.

The timing is brutal for Mace heading into 2026, but she’s leaning into the narrative that some things matter more than keeping the peace. Whether that gamble pays off electorally? That’s the real tea we’re watching.