A explosive ethics report alleges that Brandon Phillips, chief of staff to Georgia Rep. Mike Collins, created a paid congressional internship for his girlfriend that involved no actual work.
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Shocking Allegations Against Brandon Phillips
The 33-page Office of Congressional Conduct report, released January 2026, claims:
- Phillips hired girlfriend Caroline Craze (26) as a district intern, paying her over $10,000 for four months.
- Craze performed zero duties, while holding a full-time job at Cox Communications (confirmed via LinkedIn).
- Phillips failed to disclose the romantic relationship, violating rules against favoritism.
- Additional misuse of office funds for personal/campaign travel.
Witnesses confirmed Craze never worked in the office.
Phillips' Past Scandals Resurface
The report highlights Phillips' history:
- 2022 misdemeanor animal cruelty guilty plea (kicking a dog).
- 2016 resignation from Trump campaign over prior charges.
Mike Collins' Office Fires Back
Rep. Collins' team calls allegations "politically motivated" by disgruntled ex-staffers and stands by Phillips.
Explosive Fallout and House Probe
- Referred to House Ethics Committee for investigation.
- Potential subpoenas due to limited cooperation.
- Critics call it a "slap in the face" to taxpayers amid GOP accountability debates.
This scandal adds fuel to 2026 congressional ethics discussions.
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