Rep. Rich McCormick from Georgia recently filed for divorce from his wife of 12 years, Debra Miller, and is rumored to be involved romantically with his House GOP colleague, Rep. Beth Van Duyne from Texas. The divorce filing was made on May 3 in Gwinnett County, Georgia, along with a mutual restraining order, which is standard in such cases in the county. McCormick, who is 55 years old, and Van Duyne, who is 53, have been rumored to be together since January and have reportedly been seen holding hands and being affectionate with each other.
The Daily Mail was the first to report on McCormick’s divorce and his rumored relationship with Van Duyne. There have been eyewitness accounts of the two lawmakers holding hands and being affectionate in public, including during a Republican Study Committee lunch. McCormick’s spokesperson confirmed that he and his wife have been separated for quite some time, but did not specify how long. McCormick’s representative also mentioned that the rumors circulating on Capitol Hill regarding him and Van Duyne are old news, but did not confirm or deny the nature of their relationship.
Van Duyne divorced her ex-husband in 2012, as reported by the Dallas Morning News. When questioned about the reasons for the divorce, McCormick’s wife, Debra Miller, declined to comment and suggested that inquiries should be directed to McCormick and Van Duyne. The couple has seven children together, and McCormick has been accused of getting physically aggressive with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene last year when they introduced competing resolutions to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib. Greene alleged that McCormick grabbed her by the shoulders and shook her, but McCormick stated that he was only trying to encourage her and apologized immediately.
Despite the allegations of infidelity and physical aggression, McCormick’s team has not provided any concrete details about the nature of his relationship with Van Duyne. Van Duyne’s office has not responded to requests for comment regarding the rumors surrounding her and McCormick. McCormick’s spokesperson mentioned that the congressman will continue to keep his personal life private and out of the media spotlight, though details of his separation from his wife are known. The speculation and scrutiny surrounding McCormick’s personal life have attracted attention to both lawmakers in recent months.
The relationship between McCormick and Van Duyne has drawn interest and gossip among their colleagues on Capitol Hill as rumors have circulated about their involvement. The physical intimacy observed and reported by multiple sources has sparked curiosity and fueled the ongoing speculation. Despite attempts to keep their personal lives private and out of the media, McCormick and Van Duyne have found themselves at the center of attention due to the filing for divorce and the rumored romantic involvement. The situation continues to unfold as more information comes to light about their relationship.
