Boebert emerges as last remaining Republican from Epstein files rebellion

Published May 21, 2026 5:00am ET | Updated May 21, 2026 9:18am ET



Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) is poised to become the lone remaining House Republican next Congress from the original group of four GOP lawmakers who forced a vote to release the Epstein files, assuming she is reelected in her red-leaning district.

The other three members of the group have either resigned, been defeated, or are leaving Congress. Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene quit earlier this year amid a feud with President Donald Trump. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) is retiring from the House to run for governor of South Carolina, a campaign that is by no means assured of victory. And Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) was defeated for reelection in a GOP primary on Tuesday by Trump-backed Ed Gallrein.

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