Ohio Rep. Miller rejects calls to leave reelection race as domestic abuse claims surface
"I have never abused our daughter," Miller said, framing the allegations as made as part of a battle for custody over their daughter.
Ohio Representative Max Miller has decided to continue his reelection campaign for November, despite facing domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. In recent months, Moreno's claims have been widely reported, alleging that Miller held a gun to her head and fractured their daughter's collarbone. Additionally, Moreno claims that Miller threw her against a wall. These accusations were corroborated by police records obtained by news outlets.
In response to the allegations, Miller dismissed them in a tweet on Sunday, stating, "I have never abused our daughter." He further backed his claims with documents from his divorce and custody cases, which he believed supported his version of events. Meanwhile, Moreno's father, Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno, described the process as "brutal beyond comprehension" and questioned Miller's qualifications to serve as a public official.
Miller took the additional step of filing for an ethics investigation into himself, asserting that he has "absolutely nothing to hide." The House Ethics Committee subsequently opened an investigation into the matter. Notably, US President Donald Trump referred to Miller as a "good person" when asked about the allegations.
While Miller has stated that he will not withdraw from the race, anonymous sources close to the White House have expressed a desire for him to relinquish his seat at the conclusion of his term. The White House reportedly wants Miller to concede to avoid potential controversy. Miller affirmed his intention to remain on the ballot in a CNN interview, asserting that "no one has told me to get off the ballot."
Republican colleagues of Miller have largely refrained from urging his withdrawal, with House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasizing that the ethics investigation should be concluded before any decision is made. Johnson stated, "We always withhold judgment on this, whether it's Republicans or Democrats." If Miller were to reconsider, he would need to withdraw by August 10, according to Ohio election rules.
Written by urgent.news from Jerusalem Post's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
