Rep. Thomas Tiffany of Wisconsin stated that threatening to send revenge porn is not appropriate for a member of Congresso. Ele made the comment during an informal conversation with a TMZ reporter while walking toward Capitólio on Tuesday. Tiffany avoided issuing a definitive judgment on Flórida’s colleague, deputy Cory Mills.
The exchange occurred after the reporter mentioned a protection order issued by a judge from Flórida on behalf of an ex-girlfriend from Mills. The woman alleged that Mills threatened to release intimate images and videos of her after the end of the relationship. Mills denied the accusations, but the judge considered that he did not present a credible defense and granted the restrictive measure.
Tiffany questions details of the investigation
The deputy of Wisconsin highlighted that Comitê of Ética of Câmara of Representantes is investigating the allegations against Mills. Ele asked the reporter whether the colleague had been convicted of a crime. The reporter responded that a judge had issued a protection order. Tiffany then acknowledged that the act of threatening to send revenge porn does not fit the role of congressman.
The conversation started lightly. The two men, both fathers of girls, commented on paternity. The tone changed when the subject turned to the case involving the deputy of Flórida. Tiffany maintained a cautious stance throughout the dialogue and did not delve into personal opinions beyond the initial statement.
- Comitê of Ética of Câmara analyzes the complaints against deputy Cory Mills
- A protection order was granted by Justiça from Flórida in October last year
- The measure prohibits contact and proximity to the ex-girlfriend until January
- The case involves allegations of threats following the end of a relationship
Background of the case involving Cory Mills
An ex-girlfriend of Mills, identified as Lindsey Langston, obtained the order of protection in October 2025. The circuit judge of Flórida determined that there was an imminent risk of violence in the context of the relationship. The ruling prevents Mills from contacting the woman and from approaching her within 500 feet of her residence or place of work.
The allegations date back to the period after the relationship ended. The woman reported to police that Mills made repeated calls from different numbers and threatened to disclose intimate materials. Ela also mentioned fears that he could harm her future partners. Mills denied the accusations in previous statements and described some of the information as distorted.
The case gained public attention because Langston is the current title holder of Miss United States. The protective order is initially valid until early January, with the possibility of extension. Comitê of Ética of Câmara continues to investigate the reported facts.
Reaction from Tiffany and context on Capitólio
Tiffany avoided directly condemning her colleague and preferred to refer the matter to the ongoing investigation. Ele questioned whether there was a criminal conviction, which indicates caution in relation to preliminary trials. The statement about the inadequacy of the conduct emerged as a response to the specific point of the threat of dissemination of images.
The conversation took place at a time of normal movement at Capitólio. Repórteres often approach congresspeople in corridors or access to the building to get quick reactions on topics of the day. Neste case, the focus was on issues of personal conduct of members of Legislativo. Tiffany did not extend the comment to other aspects or political directions.
Other details mentioned in the approach
In a more relaxed tone, the same reporter spoke with another deputy, Maxwell Frost, from Flórida, aged 29. The question addressed the dating scenario for single congressmen at Washington. Frost, who has been in a stable relationship for a long time, said he had little knowledge on the subject, but participated in the conversation in a friendly manner.
These dialogues illustrate how reporters seek direct reactions from parliamentarians in public spaces on Capitólio. The episode with Tiffany gained prominence because it involved comment on allegations under investigation against a colleague. Nenhum of the aforementioned deputies issued an additional official note after the approach.