Cory Mills, Republican representative from Florida, has strongly denied reports that he is under criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Mills characterized the allegations as politically motivated efforts aimed at damaging his reelection campaign just weeks before Florida's Republican primary scheduled for August 18, 2026.

"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. He added, "I have no indication" that he has been contacted about any investigation.

Despite Mills' denials, a source familiar with the matter told Fox News that the DOJ is investigating him, though the source did not specify the nature of the investigation. ABC News later reported, citing additional sources, that the probe is at least partly related to Mills' finances.

Mills suggested the timing of the allegations points to political 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," he said.

The investigation claims remain unsubstantiated, with no official confirmation from the DOJ or FBI regarding an active inquiry.

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