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

Ohio Congressman Max Miller is determined to seek reelection in November, pushing back against domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. Miller, who has a history of working on Donald Trump's campaigns, told CNN he plans to stay on the ballot, asserting that his colleagues believe he can win the seat.

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I have never abused our daughter.

Moreno has accused Miller of severe misconduct, including pointing a gun at her head and fracturing their toddler daughter's collarbone, with further allegations of him throwing Moreno against a wall appearing in police records. Miller has strongly refuted these claims, labeling them as false statements made during a contentious custody dispute. He has initiated a defamation lawsuit against Moreno and presented documents he believes corroborate his account.

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I have absolutely nothing to hide.

Adding to the pressure, Moreno's father, Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno, publicly criticized Miller, stating he does not meet the basic standards for a public official. President Trump, however, has publicly supported Miller, describing him as a "good person" and suggesting the family issues should be resolved internally. Despite this, POLITICO reported, citing unnamed sources, that the White House privately hopes Miller will not seek another term.

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No one has told me to get off the ballot, and that’s because they know I can win this seat.

The House Ethics Committee has officially commenced an investigation into the allegations. House Speaker Mike Johnson has advised against premature judgment, stating that the committee's investigation should conclude first. Miller has pledged full cooperation, even requesting an ethics probe into himself, emphasizing his transparency. According to Ohio's election regulations, Miller must decide whether to withdraw from the race by August 10.

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If there’s any minimum standard for being a public official... [Miller] fails to meet that [standard].