Republican Representative Cory Mills from Florida has strongly criticized efforts to oust him from office, stemming from allegations of domestic violence and other misconduct. He described Republican Rep. Nancy Mace’s call for his removal as simply a political stunt during a conversation with Fox News Digital on Monday.
“This is political theater,” Mills remarked, referring to Mace’s actions at the Capitol. “She’s basically claiming the role of judge, jury, and executioner.” Mace has proposed a resolution for Mills’ expulsion, based on an ongoing investigation by the House Ethics Committee into his behavior, which has been under scrutiny since allegations about his treatment of former girlfriends surfaced last year.
While Mills maintains he has done nothing wrong and has not faced any criminal charges, his situation is being reviewed by the House Ethics Committee, which examines potential Congressional misconduct.
If lawmakers decide to expel him before the committee completes its inquiry, Mills suggested they should also address Mace’s own ethical concerns, as she is presently undergoing scrutiny regarding her reimbursement claims. “Isn’t it interesting to hear from Ms. Mace? If this sets a precedent for expulsion, she would also need to be treated the same way,” he emphasized.
Mills is facing accusations linked to incidents in February and July of 2025, which include allegations of domestic abuse and extortion linked to explicit images of his girlfriend. His statements come in a context where several former Congressional members have resigned under various misconduct allegations.
This includes notable cases like California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who withdrew his candidacy for governor and later resigned after sexual abuse allegations, and Rep. Tony Gonzalez from Texas, who announced his resignation amid public backlash related to his personal relationships.
Mills pointed out that unlike Swalwell and Gonzalez, he does not currently face any investigations outside of Congress. “The bottom line is there is no open criminal or civil investigation regarding me,” he clarified.
On the other hand, Mace asserted that despite the absence of a federal investigation, “the evidence against Mr. Mills is overwhelming.” She accused him of being abusive and manipulating women into silence. Mace insisted that any member of Congress who supports keeping Mills in office is effectively protecting an abuser and should be ashamed.
Mills viewed Mace’s push as a dangerous precedent. “It’s one thing to use this for political gain; it’s quite another to make serious decisions about a member’s position. She’s creating a risky standard,” he concluded.
Mace’s resolution to expel Mills is anticipated to be discussed later this week.
