A left-wing assault on Republican Representative Cory Mills’ military honors is unfolding as media outlets attempt to discredit his Bronze Star medal.
Several liberal news sources are amplifying claims from alleged former comrades that challenge Mills’ heroic actions.
The accusations raise concerns that this may be the latest attempt to undermine a Trump-supporting veteran serving in Congress.
Mills was elected to Congress in 2022 and is a strong supporter of President Donald Trump.
He received a Bronze Star for his actions in Iraq in 2003. The award recommendation states he provided life-saving care under enemy fire and helped evacuate injured soldiers.
But now, 22 years later, his service is suddenly being called into question by liberal media outlets.
The timing of these accusations raises red flags about potential political motivations.
Mills is a decorated combat veteran who has prominently featured his military service in his political career.
As a strong Trump supporter in Congress, he has become a target for those seeking to undermine conservative voices with military credentials.
Several media reports claim that five individuals who served with Mills, including two soldiers he saved, do not remember Mills being present during the incidents cited in his award documentation.
One such soldier, Private First Class Joe Heit, was named in the recommendation as someone Mills saved. “He didn’t save my life. I don’t recall him being there either,” Heit said.
Mills has firmly responded to these allegations by pointing out that award recommendations undergo rigorous review by commanding officers.
“No soldier writes their own DA Form 638,” Mills stated, highlighting the fact that his Bronze Star was properly vetted and approved through military channels.
Mills has also addressed the discrepancies by noting the chaotic nature of combat operations.
Anyone who has served in war zones understands that different participants often have vastly different recollections of the same events, especially when those events occurred two decades ago under high-stress conditions.
What is particularly concerning is that Mills’ brigade commander confirmed signing the Form 638 for the Bronze Star.
However, media outlets intent on pushing a “stolen valor” narrative gloss over this crucial validation.
Instead, they have amplified claims from a small group of individuals whose memories of events from 22 years ago are being treated as definitive.
The attack on Mills follows a disturbing pattern where conservative veterans in public service face massive scrutiny about their military records.
