Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., has forcefully denied reports that he is under criminal investigation by the Justice Department, asserting the allegations are a politically motivated attack by opponents ahead of Florida's Republican primary.
"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," Mills told Fox News Digital. "All it ever says is that a source claims the following."
A source familiar with the matter told Fox News that the DOJ is investigating Mills, though the specific nature of the inquiry was not detailed. ABC News later reported, citing additional sources, that the investigation is connected to Mills' finances.
Mills stated that neither the DOJ nor the FBI has contacted him regarding any probe. "I have no indication," Mills said. "No one's ever reached out to us. And the DOJ, FBI themselves have never even confirmed such an investigation exists."
He claimed the timing of the allegations suggests they originate from one of his opponents in the race for Florida's 7th Congressional District seat. "This is clearly a political op by our opponents and they're hoping that within four weeks left to go that they can use this to try and slander my name a little bit further," Mills said.
Mills is facing former newscaster Ryan Elijah, former Defense Department official Michael Johnson, and former business executive Sarah Ulrich in the Republican primary. Elijah is considered his main competitor.
These DOJ probe claims emerge as the House Ethics Committee is conducting a separate investigation into Mills. That inquiry involves allegations of sexual misconduct, dating violence, and campaign finance violations.
Mills was accused of domestic abuse in February 2025 and of blackmail later that year, with allegations that he threatened to release explicit pictures of a former partner. In April, Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., filed a motion to expel Mills, citing sexual misconduct, campaign finance violations, misrepresenting his military service, and unlawful involvement in federal contracts while serving in Congress.
Mills has denied all allegations in all three matters.
The House Ethics investigation began in November 2025, with no specified end date. Mills was first elected to the House in 2022 and re-elected in 2024, serving on the House Armed Services and Intelligence committees. He is seeking a third term. Florida's primary election is scheduled for August 18.