Congresswoman Nancy Mace Defends President Trump After Epstein Survivors Urge Release of Epstein Files

Nancy Mace, a Republican congresswoman from South Carolina, faced backlash after defending President Donald Trump against calls to release the Epstein files. Mace, who had earlier been seen crying with Epstein survivors, claimed that Trump was committed to protecting women and kids. This defense came despite the fact that Trump had dismissed calls to release the Epstein files as a "Democratic hoax." The release of Epstein files has been a contentious issue, with Trump and his allies pushing back against the release of the documents. Meanwhile, Epstein survivors and lawmakers have called for the release of the files, citing the need for transparency and accountability.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nancy Mace, a Republican congresswoman from South Carolina, defended President Donald Trump against calls to release the Epstein files.
  • Mace claimed that Trump was committed to protecting women and kids, despite evidence to the contrary.
  • Mace had earlier been seen crying with Epstein survivors, but her defense of Trump raised eyebrows.
  • Trump dismissed calls to release the Epstein files as a "Democratic hoax."
  • Over 30,000 pages and several videos related to the Epstein investigations were released on Tuesday, but most of the documents were already public or copies of old reports.
  • The White House has possession of more than 100,000 pages of Epstein files, according to a report from The New York Times.
  • Mace signed a discharge petition to force the release of fresh Epstein files, despite defending Trump's stance.
  • Trump's relationship with Epstein has been the subject of increasing scrutiny, with reports revealing their shared obsession with women and sex.

Statistics:

  • Over 30,000 pages and several videos related to the Epstein investigations were released on Tuesday.
  • The White House has possession of more than 100,000 pages of Epstein files.
  • 30,000+: number of pages and several videos related to the Epstein investigations released on Tuesday.

Sources:

  • The Daily Beast: "Nancy Mace Spotted Walking Out of Meeting with Epstein Victims in Tears"
  • The Daily Beast: "Nancy Mace Accuses Ex-Fiancé and Others of Sex Abuse in Wild House Floor Speech"
  • The Daily Beast: "Trump Tries to Change the Subject as Epstein Victims Speak Out"
  • The New York Times: "White House Has Possession of More Than 100,000 Pages of Epstein Files"
  • The Daily Beast: "Jury Says Donald Trump Didn't Rape E. Jean Carroll but Liable for Battery"