Nancy Mace calls fellow Republican congressman a ‘sexual predator,’ answers why he ‘should be behind bars’ and not in Congress

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) has called her fellow Republican congressman Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) a “sexual predator” who “should be behind bars.” The remark comes as Mills faces growing pressure over several serious allegations, including domestic violence, stolen valor, and multiple claims of sexual misconduct. Mace has made clear she believes Mills has no place in Congress.

Mills has faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. A judge issued a restraining order against him last year, barring him from contacting one of his accusers. He has also been accused of obtaining a Bronze Star through stolen valor, a claim that multiple Army veterans have backed up. On top of that, court records show his international arms dealing company, Pacem Solutions, is facing foreclosure with over $66 million in debt.

According to Mediaite, Mace introduced a resolution to expel Mills from the House. She also pointed out a particularly damning contradiction in Mills’ behavior, quoting a post on X that read: “Cory Mills voted in favor of the ‘Take It Down Act,’ which makes it a federal crime to threaten revenge porn. On May 19, Trump signed that bill into law. Also on May 19, Cory Mills threatened an ex-girlfriend with revenge porn, potentially the first-ever violation of that new law.”

Mace’s push to expel Mills puts the entire GOP in a difficult position

Mace has been outspoken about how her colleagues are handling the situation, writing on X: “At some point my colleagues need to decide if they are for or if they are against sexual predators. There is no middle ground here. You’re either with survivors or you are against them. Pick a side.” The statement puts every Republican lawmaker in a position where silence could be interpreted as acceptance.

Mills responded defensively to Mace’s accusations. Some reports suggest he plans to introduce a resolution to expel Mace in retaliation. This is not the first time Mace has faced pushback for speaking out, she has previously responded to attempts to sideline her by telling critics to bring it on over her political future, making clear she does not intend to back down.

The controversy around Mills is unfolding alongside a string of departures from Congress. Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) resigned after facing accusations of sexual assault and harassment. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) announced his departure after admitting to an affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) also resigned after being found guilty of embezzling funds from FEMA. The pattern of resignations has put a spotlight on how Congress handles misconduct from within its own ranks.

Mills has not addressed the full scope of the allegations against him in a clear or direct way. According to Mother Jones, the restraining order, the stolen valor claims, the debt surrounding his company, and now the revenge porn allegation paint a picture of a congressman facing serious legal and ethical problems on multiple fronts.

Mace’s critics have previously accused her of using serious issues as a political publicity stunt, though her supporters argue she is one of the few members willing to publicly name and challenge accused colleagues. What makes the revenge porn allegation particularly striking is the timing.

Mills voted for a law that criminalizes exactly the kind of behavior he is now accused of, and allegedly violated it on the very same day it was signed. That detail alone has drawn significant attention and made it much harder for his allies to defend him publicly.

As of now, it remains to be seen whether the House will move forward with Mace’s expulsion resolution or whether Mills will face any formal consequences for his actions. What is clear is that Mace is not letting the matter go quietly, and the pressure on Mills and the broader Republican caucus to respond is continuing to grow.