Nancy Mace finished fifth in South Carolina's 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary, losing decisively even in her home district and county — a sharp reversal after serving in Congress. Mace had blamed the Epstein files release for costing her Trump's endorsement, which she believed was critical to winning the race. The headline's framing around Sarah McBride's supposed 'Pride' jab is unverified and appears designed to amplify the personal grudge angle rather than focus on the primary result itself.