Facing questions from reporters, Speaker Mike Johnson declined to discuss personal scandals surrounding U.S. Rep. Cory Mills , but called the New Smyrna Beach Republican a ”faithful colleague.”

NOTUS reporter Reese Gorman asked specifically at a news conference about a Metropolitan Police investigation from February after a live-in girlfriend, Iranians for Trump co-founder Sarah Raviani , alleged that Mills assaulted her in their apartment. Raviani later withdrew allegations and authorities did not pursue charges.

Gorman also asked about accusations that Mills should not have been awarded certain military medals.

Johnson directed questions on the matter to Mills’ Office.

“He’s been a faithful colleague here,” Johnson said. “I know his work on the Hill. I mean, I don

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