New York Congresswoman Files Resolution to Censure U.S. Rep. Cory Mills Over Personal Scandals
A resolution has been filed by a New York Congresswoman to censure U.S. Rep. Cory Mills due to various personal scandals. U.S. Rep. Yvette Clark, a New York Democrat, made the announcement during a floor speech, citing legal and ethical issues involving the New Smyrna Beach Republican. The allegations include accusations from two women he was romantically involved with, claims of profiting from military contracts while in Congress, and reports of receiving a Bronze Star under false pretenses. Clark highlighted the most scandalous accusations first, involving instances of violence and threats made by Mills towards his girlfriends.
One of the incidents involved a girlfriend in Washington, D.C., who accused Mills of assault, although she later clarified it was a misunderstanding. Another girlfriend in Florida reported that Mills threatened to release private images and videos of her. Despite these allegations, Mills expressed confidence that any investigation would clear his name. The matter was forwarded to the U.S. Attorney's Office, which declined to pursue charges. Clark also mentioned an ongoing House Ethics investigation into Mills' financial disclosures and potential improper fundraising.
Furthermore, Clark raised concerns about the legitimacy of the Bronze Star awarded to Mills in 2021, with former colleagues in the Army questioning his actions during a conflict in Iraq in 2003. They claimed not to remember him at the scene where he allegedly provided life-saving care. Mills defended himself by stating that the chaotic nature of the day could lead to different recollections of events. Clark labeled the account as a fabrication and called for the House to censure Mills. It is worth noting that Mills is among the Republican incumbents targeted by House Democrats in the upcoming 2026 election cycle.