Max Miller's Chances of Winning Election Plunge as He Denies Allegations
During Sunday's livestream, Miller framed his reelection bid as a defense of his family and a pushback against media coverage.
Max Miller's chances of winning the election in Ohio's 7th Congressional District have plummeted following his denial of abuse allegations made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. The Republican congressman, a two-term member and former White House aide under President Donald Trump, has been embroiled in a legal battle with his ex-wife over the allegations.
In a livestream on X, Miller vehemently rejected the claims, stating that they have caused immense pain to his family and affected their young daughter. Miller's ex-father-in-law, Senator Bernie Moreno, accused Miller of making "defamatory and false statements" about his daughter's mental health. Miller countered these allegations in a statement to Newsweek, emphasizing his commitment to remaining in the race and defending his family.
The allegations have caused a significant shift in the Democratic odds on the prediction market Polymarket, which surged into the high 60s following Miller's livestream, while Republican odds fell from 47 percent to 34 percent. The controversy has also drawn attention from Trump's inner circle, who are closely monitoring the situation as they defend the party's slim House majority.
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