Ohio Rep. Max Miller requests US House probe into domestic abuse allegations made against him
Summary
Ohio Republican Representative Max Miller is requesting a House investigation into domestic abuse claims made by his ex-wife. Despite the allegations and calls for him to leave the race, Miller says he will stay in the election for his congressional seat, while President Donald Trump has declined to publicly say if Miller should drop out.Key Facts
- Rep. Max Miller faces domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife and an ex-girlfriend.
- Miller is asking the U.S. House of Representatives to investigate the allegations to clear his name.
- His ex-wife, Emily Moreno, is the daughter of Republican Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno.
- Some House Democrats have called for an investigation into Miller.
- President Trump spoke to Miller and said his candidacy “doesn’t look good” but did not publicly suggest he should withdraw.
- Miller was endorsed by Trump and is running for reelection in a competitive Ohio House district.
- The deadline to withdraw from the race is Wednesday, but Miller says he will not quit and plans to win.
- Senator Bernie Moreno said Miller does not meet the “basic standards of character” for elected office.
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