Cory Mills' Military Service: Stolen Valor Claims Assessed
Summary
Florida Representative Cory Mills faces accusations that he lied about his military service, including claims about earning a Bronze Star medal and serving in elite Army units. Another Republican, Nancy Mace, announced plans to introduce a resolution to expel Mills from the House of Representatives based on these allegations, which Mills denies.Key Facts
- Nancy Mace plans to introduce a resolution to expel Cory Mills from the House over questions about his military record.
- Reports from NOTUS and Mother Jones claim Mills exaggerated or misrepresented aspects of his Army service, including his Bronze Star award.
- Some individuals named in the award paperwork said Mills was not present during the events cited for the Bronze Star.
- The officer who approved Mills’ Bronze Star stated the approval was part of routine administrative work and did not verify all details.
- Military records reportedly do not support Mills’ claims that he served in the 75th Ranger Regiment or attended Army Sniper School.
- Mills and his chief of staff say he earned the Bronze Star through the official Army process and deny wrongdoing.
- Expelling a House member requires two-thirds of lawmakers’ votes and usually follows an ethics investigation.
- Mills called Mace’s expulsion effort premature and political, emphasizing the need for due process.
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