Epstein Files Crusade Takes Down Nancy Mace
The Washington Times characterized Mace's primary loss as the Epstein files 'crusade' taking her down, a framing the outlet applied to her fifth-place finish in the June 9, 2026 South Carolina GOP governor race. The piece covers her concession remarks, in which she said she 'voted to release the Epstein files and lost some support for that,' and her statement that it was 'not a political opinion' but 'a moral emergency.'
"I voted to release the Epstein files and lost some support for that. As a survivor, I chose to stand on principle and stand against the Epstein cover-up.", Rep. Nancy Mace, concession remarks, June 9, 2026
The Washington Times' headline framing, "crusade takes down" Mace, is the outlet's own characterization. The piece covers her concession statement and the broader context of petition signers who lost their seats.
Source: Washington Times