Max Miller doubles down on staying in Ohio House race
Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) said Tuesday that he won't drop his reelection bid despite facing allegations of domestic abuse and violence from his ex-wife and two other women. Why it matters: Miller has until Wednesday to withdraw from the race, and President Trump has expressed concern that the embattled congressman could put a reliably Republican seat at risk in the midterms. What they're saying:…
Republican Ohio Congressman Max Miller announced on Tuesday that he will not abandon his bid for reelection, despite facing allegations of domestic abuse and violence from his ex-wife and two other women. The president himself has expressed concern that the embattled congressman could jeopardize a Republican stronghold in the upcoming midterms.
When asked about his decision to stay in the race by CNN's Jake Tapper, Miller cited President Donald Trump's resilience in the face of similar allegations as his motivation. Miller reminded Tapper of Trump's 2016 victory, stating that the American people admire those who fight and remain resilient.
Miller emphasized that the race is a local one and that his constituents know him well. He also highlighted that more than 50% of Americans have experienced divorce, and that he has faced multiple previous allegations of abuse, which were investigated by law enforcement and resulted in him retaining custody of his daughter. Miller argued that men often face unfair treatment in family court.
Despite the troubling allegations, Miller expressed confidence that he has received overwhelming support from his community. He called for his own ethics probe following the abuse allegations.
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