Trump says he told Florida Rep. Cory Mills to ‘get out’ of the race before voters ousted him, as House Ethics scrutiny looms

President Donald Trump claimed that he told Florida Rep. Cory Mills to “get out” of a race before voters ultimately rejected him, according to a report published Tuesday by the New York Post. Trump’s remarks, as described by the outlet, frame the timing as an attempt to influence Mills’ decision-making ahead of voters’ response.

The same report states that Trump backed Mills in February and did not rescind that endorsement even as the House Ethics Committee began examining the lawmaker. The House Ethics Committee’s work, in this account, is presented as part of a broader backdrop to Mills’ political standing and Trump’s public support.

According to the New York Post, Trump’s account is tied to the period leading up to the electoral outcome, with Trump portraying his own involvement as direct advice rather than a later attempt to distance himself. The report does not, in the information provided here, specify the forum, date, or audience in which the “get out” comment was made.

Mills has been drawn into ethics scrutiny, and the Ethics Committee’s review is an ongoing institutional process that can include subpoenas, document requests, and potential findings by the committee after the completion of its procedures. The New York Post’s reporting ties the beginning of that committee activity to the period after Trump’s February endorsement.

While Trump is describing his own role in Mills’ candidacy, the practical consequences for Mills depend on the Ethics Committee’s next procedural steps, including whether the committee expands its review, takes testimony, or moves toward formal action. Any ethics findings would also be separate from electoral outcomes and would follow House rules governing investigations and committee recommendations.

The account also underscores the role of public endorsements and the timing of ethics scrutiny within House governance. Even when a member’s election outcome is decided by voters, ethics reviews proceed based on the committee’s mandate and the House’s processes for evaluating alleged violations of rules and standards of conduct.

At issue, according to the New York Post framing, is whether Trump’s advice and continued endorsement during an ethics review period affect the public narrative around Mills’ candidacy and the committee’s examination. Any verified details about the endorsement, the “get out” comment, and the Ethics Committee’s scope would require confirmation from primary materials or additional official documentation.