Rep. Nancy Mace Condemns Ghislaine Maxwell’s Refusal to Cooperate in Epstein Investigation

South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace sharply criticized convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell on Monday, accusing her of refusing to cooperate with a congressional investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal activities.

Mace stated that Maxwell is scheduled to undergo a deposition before the House Oversight Committee this week but has been reported to intend invoking her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. “The deposition will be for probably less than one-half hour, because the Oversight Committee has been told she will plead the Fifth and not provide any information because she’s not getting a pardon,” Mace said.

“This is sad for the victims, sad for America,” Mace added. “It really just goes to show how evil this woman is, that she’s unwilling to assist in getting true predators thrown in jail.”

Mace, who is campaigning for governor of South Carolina, also stated her plans to visit the Department of Justice with Representative Thomas Massie to review unredacted Epstein files. She aims to identify individuals whose names have been concealed in publicly released records. “I want to see some of the individuals that Jeffrey Epstein was communicating with,” Mace said. “There are some emails that reference underage girls and potential parties where names have been redacted. Are those victims? Are those potential predators?”

Mace further emphasized her efforts to compel Maxwell’s testimony, noting she had previously pressured the Oversight Committee to invite her for questioning or issue a subpoena if necessary. She also sought emails between Epstein and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, reiterating her push for transparency in the case.

Mace acknowledged concerns about unredacted files being used for political attacks, including against President Donald Trump. “They absolutely will,” she said. “And anything after 2019 is just pure craziness.” She described being personally named in an anonymous tip to federal authorities as an example of how information can be weaponized.

Despite the risks, Mace emphasized her actions are driven by principle: “I make decisions not because of any certain strategic political calculus, to the detriment of my political and professional and personal life. I’m not beholden to anyone in the establishment.”

She framed the Epstein investigation as part of a broader fight for equal justice: “The rich, the famous, the powerful,” Mace said. “You have money or you’re in Hollywood. Everyone else is above the law, but the laws for the average American.”

Mace concluded by stressing her commitment to protecting victims: “I’m going to do what is morally clear and correct to protect my constituents, especially children.”