Here’s what conservatives need to know.
Florida Congressman Cory Mills (R-Fla.), a decorated combat veteran and rising conservative voice in Congress, is now at the center of a high-profile eviction case—facing removal from his luxury Washington, D.C. penthouse over $85,000 in unpaid rent. But according to Mills, the real culprit isn’t negligence—it’s a broken payment system that’s blocked his attempts to pay.
The lavish apartment, located in an elite building with panoramic views of the Potomac River, comes with a monthly price tag of $20,833. Amenities include private elevator access, Italian designer cabinetry, Calacatta quartz countertops, and hotel-style concierge services—an upscale residence that once housed President Joe Biden’s own granddaughter.
Documents filed in the D.C. Superior Court allege Mills hasn’t paid rent since March. But the Florida Republican says he’s been trying to pay for months, only to be repeatedly blocked by a malfunctioning payment portal.
Mills responded to a critical report by The Daily Beast with a no-holds-barred message on X (formerly Twitter), accusing the outlet of pushing a biased narrative. “I know facts are unusual and unfamiliar for you,” Mills wrote, sharing screenshots of his email exchanges with the landlord in June and July. In both cases, he reported the same issue: the rent payment link simply didn’t work.
He also posted an error code confirming the failure, suggesting the glitch is on the landlord’s end—not his. Mills fired back at the reporter, calling him a “biased hack,” adding fuel to ongoing frustration among conservatives about how the mainstream media selectively targets Republican lawmakers.
Mills’ office issued a statement confirming that the congressman has been in contact with building management from the beginning, making consistent efforts to fix the issue and fulfill his financial obligation. Despite that, court records show he’s been late on rent multiple times since moving in last year.
A court hearing on the eviction is scheduled for September. Until then, Mills remains in his home—and in the media’s crosshairs.