Ohio Rep. Max Miller rejects calls to quit amid abuse claims
Updated 3 months ago3 new reports, including The Hill, CBS News.
The short version
Ohio Rep. Max Miller is resisting calls to resign from his House seat after his ex-wife accused him of domestic violence. A growing number of Republicans have publicly urged him to step aside.
Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) has faced calls to resign from fellow Republicans after his ex-wife accused him of domestic violence.8,10 Miller's ex-wife, Emily Moreno, accused him of holding a gun to her head and breaking their 2-year-old daughter’s collarbone.9 Miller has denied the allegations and said he will not withdraw from his reelection campaign.8,15
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) called on Miller to resign his House seat and abandon his fall reelection bid.11,13 A growing number of Republicans have publicly urged Miller to step aside, including Sen. Husted and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.10,14 Miller is facing a congressional ethics investigation related to the domestic abuse allegations.8
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said in an interview that things 'don't look good' for Miller.2,6 Miller compared his political future to that of President Trump during an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper.7 President Trump has privately expressed hope that Miller drops out of the race, according to sources.1
Miller has doubled down against the allegations of domestic violence and drug use in public statements.3 Miller's former father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), said his daughter 'lives in constant fear' of Miller.3 Miller has rejected calls to resign, telling allies that quitting would imply admitting to the allegations.15
Miller has been denounced on social media and by fellow Republicans over the abuse claims.15
“Things 'don't look good' for Rep. Max Miller.”
“My daughter lives in constant fear of him.”
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