Trump-endorsed lawmaker blindsided by DOJ investigation: ‘I know nothing’

of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation into Mills, though neither disclosed its focus.

“I know nothing about it,” Mills said by text.

In a follow-up phone call, he reiterated the point — “this is the first I’m hearing about it” — before guessing the probe likely came from “all the things stemming from the Ethics investigation.”

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