Representative Cory Mills, a Republican from Florida, has denied reports that he is under investigation by the Justice Department (DOJ), asserting that the allegations are politically motivated as he approaches the Florida Republican primary. Mills stated, "If you also read the rest of the reports, it never says that the DOJ or the FBI has ever said there's an investigation," emphasizing that the claims are based on unnamed sources.
A source familiar with the situation indicated to Fox News that the DOJ is investigating Mills, although the specific nature of the investigation was not disclosed. ABC News later reported that the inquiry is related to Mills' financial activities. Mills contends that neither the DOJ nor the FBI has contacted him regarding any investigation. He described the timing of the allegations as a tactic by his political opponents, suggesting that they aim to damage his reputation ahead of the primary election scheduled for August 18.
Mills is facing three challengers in the Republican primary: Ryan Elijah, Michael Johnson, and Sarah Ulrich, with Elijah being his main competitor. Additionally, the House Ethics Committee is conducting a separate investigation into Mills regarding allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations. Mills has denied all allegations against him. The House Ethics investigation began in November 2025, with no specified end date.