GOP Rep. Cory Mills Under DOJ Criminal Investigation Over Finances

The Justice Department is investigating Republican Rep. Cory Mills of Florida’s 7th District over his finances, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter on July 22. The probe, run out of the Middle District of Florida, includes interest in Mills’ alleged overseas business dealings. Mills denies the investigation and calls it a political attack. He already faces a House Ethics Committee investigation into campaign finance violations and sexual misconduct allegations.

What the DOJ investigation covers

The Justice Department’s criminal investigation focuses on Mills’ finances and his alleged overseas business dealings, according to sources who spoke to NBC News and other outlets. The FBI has contacted at least one person about Mills’ finances and the allegations against him. Specific details about what triggered the probe remain unclear, though sources indicate investigators are examining conduct that may stem from the ethics committee investigation.

Mills denies wrongdoing and calls it political

Mills issued a statement on Wednesday calling the investigation “a desperate lie from my political opponents.” He said he was not aware of any DOJ investigation and would fully cooperate if one existed. Mills added, “I have nothing to hide.” He previously told outlets that the Federal Election Commission dismissed campaign finance allegations against him.

The ethics committee investigation backdrop

The House Ethics Committee launched a separate investigation into Mills in November 2025, examining potential campaign finance violations, misuse of office, unreported gifts, and sexual misconduct. By May 2026, the subcommittee had authorized more than 20 subpoenas, collected thousands of documents, and contacted dozens of witnesses. A Florida judge ordered Mills to have no contact with his ex-girlfriend and to stay 500 feet away from her residence and workplace after she accused him of threatening to release nude images of her.

Mills faces primary challenge in August

Mills, first elected in 2022 and reelected in 2024, is running for a third term in Florida’s 7th District. He faces three other GOP candidates in the August 18 primary. A judge dismissed a lawsuit from a Republican challenger seeking to remove Mills from the primary ballot over notarization paperwork disputes. Mills serves on the House Armed Services and Intelligence committees and has not been charged with any criminal wrongdoing.

Final Thoughts

Mills faces mounting legal pressure from both the DOJ and the House Ethics Committee as he campaigns for reelection. The timing of the investigation disclosure, just weeks before the August primary, could affect his political standing among Florida voters.

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