A cascade of allegations against Congressman Cory Mills—from assault and unethical contracts to threats of revenge porn—has escalated concerns, though Florida Republicans currently see his seat as secure.

At a Glance

• Multiple accusations have surfaced against Rep. Cory Mills, including threats to leak nude videos of an ex-partner after their breakup.
• GOP leaders appear not to be intervening, viewing Mills’ Florida 7th District seat as safely Republican.
• Additional controversies include a dropped assault investigation, unpaid rent dispute, federal contract ethics review, and questions over a Bronze Star medal awarded in 2003.
• The allegations stem from a July 14 police report filed by Lindsey Langston, former partner and Miss United States, forwarded to state law enforcement.
• A number of Democrats have already signaled intent to challenge Mills in upcoming elections.

Political Fallout Testing Party Calculus

Rep. Cory Mills finds himself grappling with a string of increasingly serious accusations—from threatening to release explicit content to ethical scrutiny over business dealings and his military record. Despite the gravity of these claims, GOP leaders have largely remained on the sidelines, buoyed by Mills’ consistently strong performance in the Florida 7th District.

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Allegations and Ongoing Scrutiny

In mid‑July, Lindsey Langston filed a police complaint accusing Mills of threatening to share private sexual content and harm her future partners following their breakup—a relationship spanning from November 2021 to February 2025. These allegations are under investigation by Florida’s Department of Law Enforcement, and Mills has strongly denied them, calling them politically motivated.

Parallel concerns include a dropped investigation of an alleged assault, a landlord’s claim that Mills owed over $85,000 in rent, an ethics review of federal contracts tied to his private firms, and scrutiny over the legitimacy of his 2003 Bronze Star.

Strategic Calculus in GOP Circles

While Democrats have begun targeting Mills’ district, local Republican officials appear more cautious. They hope the controversies will fade without disrupting their hold. Nonetheless, GOP insiders privately express unease, with some suggesting it might be time to consider an alternative candidate, especially if the situation worsens.

Sources

POLITICO
The Washington Post
Associated Press