Max Miller, Republican Accused of Abuse, Won’t Drop Out, Spokeswoman Says
Mr. Miller, who has faced pressure from fellow Republicans to end his campaign and avoid endangering a solidly red seat in Ohio, will stay in the race, his spokeswoman said.
2026-07-30
Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) faces allegations of domestic abuse involving his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and possibly their child. Miller denies the allegations. Democratic members of Congress have called for a House Ethics Committee investigation, and some have called for his resignation. A restraining order request has been filed by a lawyer for Miller's ex-wife.
Coverage across the provided outlets is largely consistent in reporting the core facts of the allegations, Miller's denial, and Democratic calls for investigation. Left-leaning outlets (Mother Jones, CBS News) focus closely on the specifics of the allegations, legal actions like the restraining order, and direct quotes from Democrats condemning the situation, emphasizing the severity of the abuse claims. The center-leaning outlet (The Hill) frames the story more through a political lens, focusing on how the allegations affect the competitiveness of Miller's congressional race and the electoral implications for the GOP-held seat, rather than dwelling on the details of the abuse allegations themselves. No right-leaning coverage was provided, so it is not possible to characterize that framing.
Left-leaning coverage frames the story around the seriousness of the domestic violence and child abuse allegations against Miller, highlighting Democratic demands for accountability and ongoing legal proceedings like the restraining order request.
Mr. Miller, who has faced pressure from fellow Republicans to end his campaign and avoid endangering a solidly red seat in Ohio, will stay in the race, his spokeswoman said.
The Republican House member from Ohio was accused of holding a gun to his ex-wife’s head and fracturing the collarbone of their young daughter. He has denied the accusations.
Miller is facing a congressional ethics investigation related to domestic abuse allegations leveled against him by his ex-wife but is insisting he won't withdraw.
Voters in the red district are concerned with congressman’s alleged behavior and political future ahead of the midterms David Griffith was a registered Republican for years. But on Sunday evening, he watched Ohio congressman Max Miller stumble through an 18-minute statement in which the lawmaker at…
In a 23-minute appearance with the anchor Jake Tapper, the Ohio Republican made an unusual effort to rebut a multitude of allegations that have threatened his re-election bid.
On July 18, Mother Jones published an exhaustive article on a number of assault and domestic abuse allegations swirling around Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller. The report was based on more than 2,000 pages of court filings and police records, including a 48-page investigatory file relating to possi…
The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Max Miller, after the Ohio Republican asked for a probe of the domestic abuse allegations that have swirled around his reelection bid.
The House Ethics Committee announced that it is opening a probe into allegations that Rep. Max Miller may have engaged in domestic violence or drug use.
On Tuesday, the House Ethics Committee launched an investigation into Republican Rep. Max Miller of Ohio after he was accused of abuse by his ex-wife. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Republicans hoped a shove from President Trump would persuade the embattled congressman to drop his re-election bid in the face of abuse allegations. It hasn’t happened.
Before the Ethics Committee issued its statement Tuesday, Miller said he was requesting an investigation into the allegations by his ex-wife "to clear my name."
The committee said it was reviewing allegations that Miller "may have engaged in domestic violence." Miller has denied the allegations, which have swirled around his bid for a third term in Congress.
Facing allegations of domestic violence against ex-wife Emily Moreno, Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) said via livestream on Sunday that he has no intention of withdrawing his name from the November ballot. “I’m not getting out of this race, and I’m winning in November,” Miller said. His comments come a c…
Ohio Rep. Max Miller's reelection campaign has been upended by allegations Miller assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their 2-year-old daughter.
Max Miller, an Ohio congressman running for re-election with the support of President Trump, is facing abuse allegations from his ex-wife, including claims that he hurt their 2-year-old daughter. Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Ohio's senior Senator is calling for an Ohio congressman, who is also his former son-in-law, to drop his re-election bid and resign from office. Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno called GOP Rep. Max Miller "a danger to my daughter." Allegations and messy divorce proceedings swirled around Miller and Mo…
Ohio Congressman Max Miller says he's staying in his reelection race despite abuse allegations. His former father-in-law, US Sen. Bernie Moreno, says Miller should step aside before next week's ballot deadline.
GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio said his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, shouldn't serve in Congress amid swirling abuse claims, as Miller vowed to stay in the race for another term and strongly denied all allegations of misconduct.
The Ohio Republican who is seeking a third term defiantly denied domestic abuse allegations ahead of a deadline to replace him on the ballot.
Shortly after Congressman Max Miller (R-Ohio) went live on X to defend himself against recent reporting by Mother Jones documenting allegations of domestic violence against his ex-wife, Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) posted his first in-depth public comment on the matter, saying Miller is unfit to hol…
Miller said Sunday that he will remain in his race for reelection before a Wednesday deadline to replace him.
Allegations against Rep. Max Miller have been public for years but have recently drawn increased media scrutiny amid an escalating legal back-and-forth with his former spouse, who is the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno.
The ex-wife of GOP Rep. Max Miller asked a court to issue a restraining order blocking Miller from contacting her lawyer, as the Ohio congressman faces allegations of abuse — which he denies.
Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller has drawn scrutiny after his ex-wife said he abused her and their young daughter. Miller denies the allegations. Democrats want an ethics investigation.
Several Democratic members of Congress are requesting the House Ethics Committee investigate their colleague, Congressman Max Miller (R-OH), over allegations that he assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and possibly injured their child. “The recent reports of domestic violence and child abuse again…
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