Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina stated on Monday, July 14, 2026, that her split with former President Donald Trump regarding her advocacy for the Epstein Files Transparency Act could have been a decisive factor in her failed bid for governor. Speaking to NewsNation’s Chris Cuomo, Mace said, “It may have ended my political career.” She added, “Let’s be honest, I didn’t go to Washington to take orders,” highlighting her independent stance.

Mace’s comments underscore the political challenges she faced after diverging from Trump on this issue. The Epstein Files Transparency Act was a key point of contention that seemingly affected her political trajectory.

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