Scandal-plagued MAGA Republican loses Florida primary race

Scandal-plagued Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) lost his reelection bid in Florida's primary election on Tuesday, dealing a significant blow to President Donald Trump and his MAGA coalition.

The race was called by NBC News and the Associated Press

Mills, 46, ran for a third term in Florida's 7th Congressional District against three other Republican contenders, including popular conservative news anchor Ryan Elijah.

Before voters cast their ballots in the Sunshine State, a new poll from Capital Strategic Partners this week showed that 44 percent of likely voters support Elijah, compared to only 27 percent for Mills.

Mills was endorsed by Trump and has been the subject of a House ethics investigation surrounding allegations of sexual misconduct and domestic violence. He suffered a massive blow last week, after outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) refused to endorse the incumbent Republican, telling reporters, "I have not endorsed Cory Mills, and I do not support Cory Mills."