Rep. Cory Mills Faces Challenging Primary Amidst Scandals and DOJ Investigation, Despite Trump Endorsement
Republican Rep. Cory Mills is confronting a difficult primary election in Florida's 7th Congressional District. Despite receiving a "Complete and Total Endorsement" from President Trump, Mills is embroiled in multiple controversies. These include allegations of domestic assault from February 2025, accusations of 'stolen valor' regarding a Bronze Star in May 2025, and a restraining order granted against him in October 2025 following claims of dating violence. The House Ethics Committee established a subcommittee in November 2025 to investigate allegations against Mills, and by May 2026, had authorized over 20 subpoenas and obtained thousands of documents. Furthermore, NBC News reported in July 2026 that Mills is under investigation by the Department of Justice, with sources indicating the probe partly concerns his finances. Mills has denied confirmation of a DOJ investigation. Public polling shows Mills with a narrow lead, but a significant portion of voters remain undecided, and Florida Governor Ron DeSant...