James Fishback Retracts Claims Against Florida Congressmen, Issues Apology

James Fishback, a Republican candidate for Florida governor, has retracted his claim that Florida Representatives Byron Donalds and Cory Mills were under federal investigation. Fishback made the allegation in August during a Republican primary contest, stating he had received the information from someone he trusted. However, after speaking with his priest and going to confession, Fishback accepted that he bore false witness and issued an apology to the congressmen and their families.

The alleged investigation pertained to claims about travel by Donalds and Mills to the MGM National Harbor resort in Maryland in 2024. Fishback's campaign had received documents and other materials from a whistleblower, but these have not been independently authenticated. Fishback emphasized that while the congressmen deserve the presumption of innocence, voters deserve transparency.

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