House Ethics Committee opens investigation into domestic abuse allegations against Ohio Rep. Max Miller

The U.S. House Ethics Committee announced Tuesday it has launched an investigation into Republican Rep. Max Miller concerning allegations of domestic abuse and illegal drug use. The probe casts a shadow over the second-term congressman's reelection campaign as Republicans worry about losing a crucial seat in the upcoming midterms.

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may have engaged in domestic violence and abuse or illegal drug use.

Miller, a former senior adviser to President Donald Trump, has been under increasing pressure. He faces a Wednesday deadline to decide whether to withdraw from his race. Trump himself reportedly advised Miller that his candidacy "doesn't look good" during a conversation Monday, according to a source familiar with the discussion.

Earlier on Tuesday, Miller stated he had requested his own investigation into the claims made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. It remains unclear if his request prompted the committee's action. Miller, who received Trump's endorsement in May, has publicly declared, "I have nothing to hide" and is seeking to "clear my name."

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I have nothing to hide

The allegations stem from legal filings by his ex-wife, who is also the daughter of Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno. Senator Moreno, who had previously remained silent at his daughter's request, spoke out Tuesday, describing the situation as "truly the seventh level of hell" for his daughter, granddaughter, and the wider family. He told reporters that Miller fails to meet the "minimum, basic standard" for a public official.

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to clear my name.

Despite the mounting criticism and political implications, Moreno insisted he was not focused on the politics but on his family's well-being. He recounted traveling to a police station where Miller was dropping off their 2-year-old daughter, whom they share custody of. Miller had previously defended himself in a livestreamed video over the weekend, asserting his intention to remain in the race and win in November.

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This has been brutal beyond comprehension.