Rep. Cory Mills, a two-term Florida Republican, is currently under investigation for a series of allegations that have raised eyebrows within the Republican Party. While the accusations have not led to immediate action, they have sparked quiet concerns among GOP leaders and members of the House. The allegations include benefiting from federal contracts while in office, assaulting a former girlfriend in Washington, and threatening to release nude videos of an ex-girlfriend. The situation has been further complicated by additional claims from another ex-girlfriend that Mills threatened to harm her future romantic partners after she broke off their relationship.
Despite the seriousness of these allegations, GOP leaders have been hesitant to take a public stance, citing the safety of Mills’ district and the political implications for the party. According to a recent article, the national party operatives do not see a compelling reason to engage with the allegations due to the current political landscape. However, some GOP colleagues are expressing concerns about the potential fallout if the allegations are substantiated. A recent NOTUS report questioned whether Mills has been honest about his military service, which he has acknowledged with some ambiguity.
In response to the allegations, Mills has denied wrongdoing, asserting that these are political attacks designed to gain headlines. He insists that his actions have always been in line with the standards expected of a public official. Democrats, however, are taking a more active stance, with several candidates already planning to challenge Mills in the 2026 midterm elections. The political landscape is further complicated by the involvement of Anthony Sabatini, a hard-right former Florida legislator who is now representing Langston, the 2024 Miss United States, in the legal matters surrounding the allegations.
Mills’ future in the GOP is also under scrutiny, with some top Republican operatives in Florida suggesting that his position in Congress might be in jeopardy. These concerns are compounded by his previous statements about running for the Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio and the subsequent endorsement of Ashley Moody by Donald Trump, which has effectively shut down any potential primary challenge for Mills. The situation remains fluid, and the outcome of these allegations could have significant ramifications for both Mills and the Republican Party’s future in the district.