Cory Mills strategist urges James Fishback to leave politics over false claims

A political strategist for Representative Cory Mills, a Florida Republican, called on former Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback to leave politics entirely on Wednesday. The demand came after Fishback admitted to lying about federal law enforcement investigations into Representatives Byron Donalds and Cory Mills, both Florida Republicans, as reported by the Washington Examiner and Primetimer. [1][2]

The Washington Examiner reported that Fishback made his initial assertions less than two weeks before the August 18 Republican primary election. At that time, Fishback claimed he had secured whistleblower information indicating that the Department of Justice was investigating Donalds and Mills over allegations of sex trafficking. [1]

Fishback later apologized for making the false statements about the two lawmakers. According to Primetimer, Fishback acknowledged his actions by stating that he made a terrible mistake. [1][2]

Florida primary elections took place on August 18, 2026. The state will elect 28 members to the United States House of Representatives during the general elections scheduled for November 3, 2026. [4]