Bulwark Takes How the Hell Is Cory Mills in Congress?
Dec 8, 2025
Tim Miller interviews Roger Sollenberger, an investigative reporter known for his deep dive into the controversial Congressman Cory Mills. They explore Mills's troubling financial dealings and a shocking history of personal scandals, including allegations of assault. Roger reveals Mills’s bizarre rescue operation in Afghanistan and discusses his complicated web of relationships, including a secretive religious conversion. This conversation sheds light on how Mills’s questionable actions could impact his political future.
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A Composite Rogue Lawmaker
- Corey Mills combines patterns seen in George Santos, Matt Gaetz, and Bob Menendez into a single, extreme case.
- Roger Sollenberger found an extensive, multi-layered trail after months of reporting and thousands of pages of documents.
Personal Conduct Under Scrutiny
- Mills has faced allegations of assault, cyberstalking, and revenge-porn threats from multiple women.
- He has been subject to censure motions and growing national scrutiny despite strong reelection margins.
Conflict At The Committee Level
- Mills co-founded a private arms firm that uses direct commercial sales, a less transparent export route.
- He sits on House committees overseeing the same sector while failing to disclose massive personal guarantees tied to company debt.