The U.S. Department of Justice is reopening an investigation into Maine Democratic Governor Janet Mills amid longstanding allegations that she was a habitual cocaine user while serving as a district attorney in the 1990s—a scandal that could result in the dismissal of hundreds or thousands of convictions if substantiated.
The renewed interest in the case comes just months after Mills publicly rebuked President Donald Trump during a National Governors Association meeting, sparking speculation about the timing of the DOJ’s action.
Mills Dodges Questions
During a recent campaign event at Brodis Blueberries in Maine, Mills was confronted by a local attendee:
“Janet Mills, did cocaine give you the courage to stand up to President Trump at the governor’s breakfast?”
Mills laughed off the question and ignored a follow-up:
“Have you ever been under the influence while making critical decisions for the state of Maine?”
A video of the exchange went viral online. When pressed by a reporter about whether “sniffing cocaine at work is a human right,” Mills responded with a shocked:
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