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Trump Endorses Against GOP Congresswoman Who Defied Him On Epstein Files

Trump backed Evette in the primary against Mace after Mace supported releasing the Epstein files.

Trump Endorses Against GOP Congresswoman Who Defied Him On Epstein Files
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Donald Trump endorsed South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette in the Republican gubernatorial primary against Rep. Nancy Mace, who had supported a push to release the Epstein files. Mace said she would not trade her demand for transparency for an endorsement.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who endorsed Pamela Evette against Nancy Mace in South Carolina’s Republican gubernatorial primary.

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Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative and gubernatorial candidate whose support for releasing the Epstein files preceded Trump’s endorsement of her opponent.

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Then-attorney general whom Mace led an effort to call before Congress to testify about the release of the files.

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative who lost a Republican primary after Trump supported his opponent.

Colorado representative who signed the petition and campaigned for Massie.

Ralph Norman
R · SC-5

South Carolina representative and Republican candidate for governor.

Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Former Georgia representative who signed the petition and later resigned from Congress.

Former Navy SEAL and Republican candidate who defeated Massie in Kentucky’s May primary.

ALSO MENTIONED  Pamela Evette, South Carolina lieutenant governor and Republican gubernatorial candidate endorsed by Trump.; Alan Wilson, South Carolina attorney general and Republican candidate for governor.; Henry McMaster, South Carolina governor, who is barred by term limits from seeking reelection.; Henry McMaster Jr., Governor Henry McMaster’s son, whom Trump mentioned as a possible running mate for Evette.; Nikki Haley, Former South Carolina governor who endorsed Ralph Norman.; Rom Reddy, Businessman and Republican candidate for South Carolina governor.

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