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Fishback Retracts False Claim Donalds Was Under Investigation

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026 · How we work

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James Fishback retracted his claim that Rep. Byron Donalds and Rep. Cory Mills were under federal investigation.
Fishback said he made the false allegation in early August and apologized after confessing to his priest.
The Justice Department declared in August that Rep. Byron Donalds was not under investigation, calling the claim false.
The House Ethics Committee is conducting a separate inquiry into allegations against Rep. Cory Mills.

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James Fishback retracted his claim that Rep. Byron Donalds and Rep. Cory Mills were under federal investigation.
Fishback said he made the false allegation in early August and apologized after confessing to his priest.
The Justice Department declared in August that Rep. Byron Donalds was not under investigation, calling the claim false.
The House Ethics Committee is conducting a separate inquiry into allegations against Rep. Cory Mills.