Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) confirmed on Friday that she is in a relationship with Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) after he filed for divorce from his wife of 12 years amidst accusations of infidelity. Van Duyne stated that both McCormick and his soon-to-be ex-wife are “incredible people” and that his marriage has been over for quite some time. She emphasized that they are both single parents of adult children and are happily engaged in a relationship, which she considers a personal matter.
Van Duyne, who shares two children with her ex-husband, described McCormick’s divorce as a private issue that should be respected. The situation escalated when Dr. Debra Miller, McCormick’s wife, accused him of infidelity, prompting media attention and speculation surrounding the divorce proceedings.
Truth Voices reported that McCormick’s spokesperson denied the allegations of infidelity and emphasized that his personal life should remain private. Additionally, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) accused McCormick of being physically aggressive with her, leading to further tensions within the Republican caucus.
In a private meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), Greene raised concerns about McCormick’s behavior and requested that the issue be addressed. The situation highlights the complexities of personal relationships within the political sphere, with implications for both individual reputations and party dynamics.
