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Republicans who pushed Epstein files release see political careers upended by Trump

Massie’s support for releasing the Epstein files preceded his loss to a Trump-backed challenger in the primary.

Republicans who pushed Epstein files release see political careers upended by Trump
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The article traces how four House Republicans’ support for releasing the Epstein files became entangled with their political futures amid President Trump’s opposition. Thomas Massie lost his primary, Nancy Mace missed a gubernatorial runoff, Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned, and Lauren Boebert could face a future primary challenge.

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Thomas Massie R · KY-4
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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative who spearheaded the effort to release the Epstein files

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Colorado representative who campaigned for Massie and supported releasing the Epstein files

Boebert's version of this story ↗
Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

South Carolina representative and gubernatorial candidate

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose opposition to the release effort and pressure on the lawmakers shaped the story

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

Former Georgia representative who joined the release effort and later resigned

ALSO MENTIONED  Abigail Jackson, White House spokeswoman

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