AOC Calls for Rep. Cory Mills to Leave Congress Amid Misconduct Allegations

The New York congresswoman says the Florida Republican should follow the lead of two other lawmakers who resigned over sexual assault and harassment claims.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:43am

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has called for Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) to resign from Congress, following the departures of two other congressmen over sexual assault and harassment allegations. Ocasio-Cortez said Mills should "probably be on that list as well" after the resignations of Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX).

Why it matters

The calls for Mills' resignation highlight the ongoing issue of sexual misconduct allegations against members of Congress. Ocasio-Cortez emphasized the need to "center these women and their bravery in coming forward" and address the "punitive culture" in Washington that silences victims.

The details

Swalwell and Gonzales both announced their departures from Congress on Monday amid separate scandals. Swalwell faced a wave of sexual assault and harassment accusations, while Gonzales was at the center of a growing scandal over an alleged affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. Ocasio-Cortez praised the decisions of Swalwell and Gonzales to step down, but said Mills should join them.

  • On Monday, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) announced they would be leaving Congress.
  • In 2025, Rep. Tony Gonzales was at the center of a scandal over an alleged affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.

The players

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

A Democratic representative from New York who has called for Rep. Cory Mills to resign from Congress.

Rep. Cory Mills

A Republican representative from Florida who has faced allegations of sexual harassment and assault, including a restraining order and a warrant for his arrest that was later dropped.

Rep. Eric Swalwell

A Democratic representative from California who announced his resignation from Congress amid a wave of sexual assault and harassment allegations.

Rep. Tony Gonzales

A Republican representative from Texas who announced his retirement from Congress after being at the center of a scandal over an alleged affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.

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What they’re saying

“You know, I think it's the right thing to do. This Washington should be a place where we are elevating and acting with integrity, and I think it's what the American people expect. These are positions of profound privilege and profound responsibility, and I think the most important thing right now is to center these women and their bravery in coming forward.”

— Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Democratic Representative from New York

The takeaway

The calls for Mills' resignation underscore the ongoing issue of sexual misconduct allegations against members of Congress and the need to address the 'punitive culture' in Washington that silences victims who come forward.