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Speaker Johnson Backs Mills Amid Ethics Controversy

10/16/2025

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Speaker Mike Johnson addressed reporters about U.S. Rep. Cory Mills amid personal scandal allegations during a federal shutdown and ongoing negotiations.
Johnson praised Mills as a faithful colleague and directed questions to Mills' office.
He said serious matters should be handled by the House Ethics Committee.
Democrats criticized the remarks after a restraining order by Lindsey Langston against Mills prohibits contact.

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Speaker Mike Johnson addressed reporters about U.S. Rep. Cory Mills amid personal scandal allegations during a federal shutdown and ongoing negotiations.
Johnson praised Mills as a faithful colleague and directed questions to Mills' office.
He said serious matters should be handled by the House Ethics Committee.
Democrats criticized the remarks after a restraining order by Lindsey Langston against Mills prohibits contact.