Domestic-Abuse Allegations in the Age of Trump

In recent times, the practice of disavowing political candidates facing domestic abuse allegations has become less common. This reality became particularly evident when the divorce of Ohio Representative Max Miller and Emily Moreno, daughter of Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno, turned into a public political event. Miller faces allegations from Moreno, who claims he scalded her with hot water, held a gun to her head, and threw her against a wall.

However, Miller has denied these accusations. Emily Moreno also suggested that Miller may have fractured their daughter's collarbone, which he likewise denies. This situation is unfolding in a party where its leader has faced sexual misconduct allegations from over 25 women, and its president was held liable in a civil trial for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll.

Additionally, the party's chief has had a connection with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender. Consequently, believing all women, or even some women, at times, has become a politically sensitive issue within President Trump's Republican Party. Bernie Moreno, Miller's ex-wife, called for her husband to withdraw from the House of Representatives, stating that he is a danger to her and their granddaughter.

Miller appeared on a live stream, where he insisted on continuing his campaign and claimed to be acting with dignity for his daughter's sake. Despite initial resistance from some Republicans, more members are now considering the possibility of Miller not being an appropriate candidate for the November election. Trump reportedly reached out to Miller to express his concerns about his candidacy, but it remains uncertain if the young House member will heed the president's advice.