Nancy Mace says she’s ‘not impressed’ as Trump’s interim AG Todd Blanche dismisses Epstein files

WASHINGTON, DC: Rep Nancy Mace did not hold back as she reacted to interim Attorney General Todd Blanche’s early comments on the Epstein files, making it clear she was left disappointed.

Speaking on Saturday, April 4, during an appearance on Fox News, the South Carolina Republican said she was “not impressed” and called for stronger action and more transparency around the documents.

Nancy Mace criticizes Todd Blanche’s Epstein files comments

Mace took direct aim at Blanche’s stance that the Epstein matter should not remain a focus for the Justice Department going forward.

“I was not impressed by some of the comments this week that the DOJ would have no further interest in arresting anyone related to trafficking and the Epstein cases. That was very disappointing to hear,” she said.

She made it clear that, for her, the issue is far from closed. Mace said she wants people across the country to know that efforts to uncover the truth are still ongoing.

“I want women across the country to know that we care and that we will get to the bottom of this,” she added.

Todd Blanche says Epstein files should not move forward

Blanche’s remarks, which Mace was responding to, came earlier in the week during an interview on Fox News.

“I think that to the extent that the Epstein files was a part of the past year of this Justice Department, it should not be a part of anything going forward,” Blanche said.

He also made similar claims as outgoing Attorney General Pam Bondi that all files that can be released have already been made public.

However, that position has been met with skepticism from critics like Mace, who argue there is still more information that has not been disclosed.

Nancy Mace raises concerns over redacted Epstein documents

A major point of contention for Mace is the issue of redacted documents. She argued that some of the most important details are still being kept from public view.

“One false statement that Todd Blanch stated there is that there are documents that are unredacted,” she said. “Many of the most important documents that I’ve sought to view at the Department of Justice are still redacted, particularly the names of co-conspirators.”

She questioned why those names remain hidden, suggesting that the public deserves more clarity.

“Like, why is that information being hidden from the American public?” she asked.

Mace has been among those pushing for deeper access to the files and greater accountability from those involved.

Nancy Mace calls to subpoena Pam Bondi over Epstein files

During her appearance, Mace also called for Pam Bondi to be subpoenaed as part of the House Oversight Committee investigation into the release of the Epstein-related documents.

She said the issue has become a key concern among voters in her state, especially as she continues to travel and engage with constituents.

“As a leading candidate for governor, I’ve been to small towns all across the state the last week or so. People have been thanking me for standing up,” she said.

“They’re bringing it up in the campaign for governor. They’re very proud of the work we’ve done subpoenaing Pam Bondi and getting to the bottom of the Epstein files. Conservatives in South Carolina want answers,” she added.