Ohio Rep. Miller rejects calls to leave reelection race as domestic abuse claims surface

Ohio Republican Representative Max Miller will run for reelection in November despite domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. Miller denied the allegations, saying he never abused their daughter, and framed them as part of a custody battle. He sued Moreno for defamation in May. Moreno accused Miller of holding a gun to her head and fracturing their daughter's collarbone. Miller called for an ethics investigation into himself; the House Ethics Committee opened one. President Trump called Miller a good person. POLITICO reported the White House wants Miller to leave office. Miller said he can win the seat. Withdrawal deadline is August 10.

Ohio Republican Representative Max Miller will run for reelection in November despite domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. Miller denied the allegations in a post on X on Sunday, saying, "I have never abused our daughter," and framing them as part of a custody battle. He also released documents from his divorce and custody cases. In May, Miller sued Moreno for defamation, claiming she made "false, malicious, and defamatory statements." Moreno has accused Miller of holding a gun to her head and fracturing their two-year-old daughter's collarbone, among other incidents. Moreno's father, Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno, said Miller "fails to meet" the minimum standard for a public official. Miller said he would file for an ethics investigation into himself, and the House Ethics Committee opened one. President Trump called Miller a "good person." POLITICO reported that the White House wants Miller to leave office, but Miller said he can win the seat. House Speaker Mike Johnson said judgment should be withheld until the ethics investigation is complete. Miller must withdraw by August 10 if he changes his mind.