House GOP divisions are erupting on the midterm campaign trail as Republicans fight an uphill battle to keep control of Congress for the latter half of President Donald Trump's term.The infighting touched down in Florida on Wednesday, where two House Republicans are endorsing a primary opponent to incumbent Rep.Cory Mills, R-Fla., who is facing multiple investigations into his finances and allegations of domestic abuse, among other claims.
Mills has denied any wrongdoing.Reps.Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., and Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., announced they're backing former sports reporter Ryan Elijah for Mills' seat and said they "urge our fellow Republicans to join us in supporting him.""Ryan Elijah is an excellent candidate and will ensure victory for us in Florida 7," Haridopolos told Fox News Digital.GOP PARTY FISSURES EXPOSED IN BATTLE FOR S.C.
SENATE SEAT TO REPLACE GRAHAM: 'I DON'T LIKE HEARING THAT'Representative Cory Mills, R-Fla., addresses the media outside of Manhattan Criminal Court on behalf of former President Donald Trump on May 14, 2024 in New York City. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)Notably, President Donald Trump has endorsed Haridopolos, Luna and Mills for re-election.It comes after another GOP source told Fox News Digital that some Florida Republicans were worried about the chances of keeping Mills' seat if he won the primary on Tuesday, Aug.18.The nonpartisan Cook Political Report downgraded its projection for Republicans from "Solid R" to "Likely R" earlier this year.
And with a Cook rating of R+5, Democrats could be within striking distance if Republicans see a tough enough cycle in November.Mills is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee and the Department of Justice (DOJ), according to a source, though he has consistently insisted that he has not done anything wrong.WATCH: CORY MILLS BLASTS DOJ PROBE AS ‘POLITICAL OP' AHEAD OF FLORIDA PRIMARYThe Republican military veteran dismissed reports of a DOJ investigation as a "desperate ...