Congresswoman Nancy Mace issued a statement on Apr. 2 addressing reports that President Trump may replace Attorney General Pam Bondi with Lee Zeldin.
The issue is significant as it centers on the handling of the Epstein Files and transparency within the Department of Justice, matters that have drawn public and congressional scrutiny.
“If the reports that Lee Zeldin will be replacing Pam Bondi as Attorney General are true – I welcome it,” Mace said. She criticized Bondi’s management of the Epstein Files, saying, “Bondi handled the Epstein Files in a terrible manner and seriously undermined President Trump.”
Mace also noted ongoing concerns about compliance with legislative oversight. “The DOJ still hasn’t complied with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which is why we had no choice but to subpoena her, and because of our push, she will be appearing before the Oversight Committee in two weeks,” she said. The congresswoman further accused officials of lack of transparency: “Whether it’s spying on the search history of Members of Congress who are simply seeking answers, claiming all files have been released while key evidence remains hidden, or stonewalling every effort to hold the guilty accountable, the American people deserve an Attorney General who is transparent and delivers real accountability.”
Mace concluded her statement by expressing hope for future leadership: “I look forward to a new Attorney General who is committed to getting justice for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein.”
Mace has represented South Carolina’s 1st district in Congress since 2021 after succeeding Joe Cunningham according to official records. Before serving in Congress, she was a member of the South Carolina House from 2018 to 2020 as detailed by congressional biographies. Born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina in 1977, Mace currently resides in Charleston according to The New York Times, and graduated from The Citadel with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1999.
