Florida Reps Face Scandals, Calls for Resignation

0:00Two members of Congress resigned this week over sexual misconduct claims, one Democrat from San Francisco and one Republican from Ovalde. Now eyes are on two Florida reps. Cory Mills from Lake Mary and Sheila Trevelis, McCormick from Tamarack, both facing serious calls to resign or even. Giddyx spelled, Mills is under a House ethics probe for an alleged assault, while Trevelis McCormick got indicted for supposedly laundering FEMA funds. These scandals hit just as Florida lawmakers might redraw congressional maps. Folks are fired up, like Rep Anna Paulina Luna, who went on Fox News saying Congress can't tolerate members praying on women anymore, calling out the back-scratching culture on the hill. UCF professor Oprijuik called it bad for democracy, but noted it's bipartisan, with the House split 217 to 214. If Mills and Trevelis McCormick stepped down, or faced expulsion votes, it could shake a Florida politics big time before the 2026. Elections. Only six reps have ever been booted from Congress in history.

1:03Both deny the charges, valent to clear their names through investigations or trials, as pressure builds from both parties. That wraps Tampa Bay News today, brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story.