GOP Rep. Cory Mills does not deny dating a 19-year-old while in Congress, faces multiple probes

The political future of embattled MAGA Representative Cory Mills appears increasingly uncertain as Florida's primary elections approach.

Key Developments

• Governor Ron DeSantis told reporters Friday that he does not support Mills' reelection bid ahead of Tuesday's primary.
• Florida Representatives Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos have endorsed Ryan Elijah, a former television anchor, earlier this month.
• Donald Trump endorsed Mills in February but has remained silent on the matter since.

Polling and Voter Sentiment

An August survey found Mills holding only a 6-point lead over Elijah, with 41 percent of Republican voters still undecided. A loss for Mills could signal a weakening of Donald Trump's influence among Florida Republicans.

Allegations and Investigations

Over the past year, scrutiny has intensified on Mills amid numerous allegations, including:

• Sexual misconduct
• Harassment
• Campaign finance violations
• Financial disclosure violations
• Accepting inappropriate gifts
• Multiple ethics violations

Mills has faced a months-long ethics probe and is reportedly under investigation by the Department of Justice.

Dating History Controversy

Asked by Mother Jones about reports that he had dated a 19-year-old while serving as a sitting member of Congress, Mills responded:

"There's nothing illegal about two consenting adults dating. The obsession over a man's dating life is disturbing at best. I've been separated from my now ex-wife years prior to our divorce finalizing. Whether in office or as a private citizen, adults are entitled to date in their attempt to find their person. Sometimes you get lucky and find that immediately, but many are not so blessed. Feel free to run your new and slanderous hit piece."

Despite the mounting pressure, Mills has resisted calls to resign. Florida Republicans will decide his fate at the polls on Tuesday.

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Trump Lashes Out at Female Reporter

President Donald Trump lashed out at a female reporter Monday after she asked about his decision to significantly reduce military coordination with South Korea.

During a photo-op with a teenage lifeguard, Trump ranted about his relationship with Kim Jong Un but had a major meltdown when CNN's Kaitlin Holmes asked whether the North Korean leader had requested the reduction in joint military exercises.

"Quiet, quiet, quiet! You're very disrespectful in front of this young man. Okay? Don't you find her disrespectful? Heh. He understands. Quiet!" Trump said.

His outburst escalated when the reporter identified herself as being with CNN.

"Fake news. You're fake news. You're a loud—you're a loud, boisterous person. You're fake news. Be quiet. Be quiet. Be quiet!" Trump said. "You're a fake reporter, and you report fake news."

Pattern of Behavior

Trump's outburst is the latest in a documented history of lashing out at female reporters. He has called female reporters "the worst" and "second-rate," telling them to "be quiet," that they "know nothing about nothing," and that he dislikes their "attitude." His vitriol has intensified during his second term:

• November: Told Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey "Quiet, Piggy!"
• Last month: Targeted CNN's Kaitlan Collins with transphobic jokes