Rep. Nancy Mace Leaves Epstein Survivors Briefing After Panic Attack

South Carolina Congresswoman Nancy Mace left a closed-door House Oversight Committee briefing with Jeffrey Epstein's victims early, citing a panic attack triggered by hearing their testimonies. Mace, a sexual assault survivor herself, described symptoms including sweating, hyperventilating, and shaking, saying the stories deeply affected her and caused her to step away. The briefing was part of the committee's investigation into Epstein's network and how federal agencies handled the case, with demands for transparency and additional records from the Department of Justice. Mace expressed empathy for all survivors, emphasizing the difficulty victims face in seeking justice and noting she had no fear of crossing President Trump on the issue, highlighting that Trump banned Epstein from Mar-a-Lago. The meeting featured several Epstein survivors advocating for congressional action on trafficking reforms, with bipartisan calls to address systemic failures in prosecuting offenders. House Speaker Mike Johnson underscored the importance of hearing directly from victims to ensure transparency and justice in the investigation.