Embattled Rep Max Miller Says He Won’t Drop Reelection Bid
Tyunews.com – Embattled Rep Max Miller says he will not withdraw from Ohio’s congressional race despite domestic abuse allegations against him. The Republican representative announced Tuesday that he plans to stay in both Congress and his reelection campaign, insisting the accusations are untrue. During a CNN interview with Jake Tapper, Miller addressed whether he would leave the contest or resign from his seat.
People have asked me, what are you going to do? Are you going to drop out of this race? Are you going to resign? Are you going to get out before the deadline? And my answer to you, Jake, is no.
The 7th Congressional District representative faced a Tuesday deadline to remove his name from the ballot if he decided to step aside. Police documents obtained by ABC News show that Emily Moreno—Miller’s former wife and daughter of Senator Bernie Moreno—described multiple incidents of physical violence during their marriage and divorce proceedings.
Trump Expresses Concerns in Phone Call
Two sources revealed that President Donald Trump called Miller on Monday to voice worries about his reelection chances after the domestic abuse claims emerged. During their conversation, Miller reportedly denied the accusations to the president and showed no plans to pull out of the race.
Maxie, it’s going to be a tough race, and, I don’t know if you’re going to be able to pull this one out.
Miller told Trump he had the same determination he showed when critics predicted difficulties in 2016, when he eventually became the 45th president. Neither Miller’s office nor the White House immediately responded to requests for comment about the telephone conversation.
Before speaking with Miller, Trump characterized him as a “good person” and said he would let families handle the matter themselves when asked about the allegations.
Family Details and Legal Context
A former Trump White House aide, Miller was married to Moreno between 2022 and 2024. The couple shares a two-year-old daughter and wed at Trump’s Bedminster, New Jersey club, where the president gave a toast during the ceremony.
Police reports indicate that Moreno told authorities her daughter sustained physical injuries while under Miller’s care. Miller has consistently denied mistreating either his wife or child. Court records show he was never criminally charged, and the Department of Children and Family Services found insufficient evidence to confirm child abuse allegations.
I am never going to give up, and what I mean by that is my daughter is going to grow up one day, and she’s going to see all of this, and she’s not going to see that her father caved to political and social media pressures for something that he never did.
Political Pressure Increases
Miller faces growing scrutiny, including criticism from his former father-in-law, who stated on Monday that Miller “should not serve in the House.” The representative has responded forcefully on social media toward Republican senators who support his departure.
According to a Politico report, Senators Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia and Roger Marshall of Kansas support Moreno’s position. Miller specifically addressed Capito on social media late Monday, stating: “@SenCapito here’s the facts: 1. Every accusation that has been thrown my way has been found unsubstantiated by the court system as well as mine and my ex-wife’s court appointed mediator (who is a psychologist and mandatory reporter). Let me know if you want me to read the rest of the files to you.”
Marshall told Politico that Miller “should resign. He should quit,” though Miller did not directly respond to Marshall’s comments.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the deadline for Miller to drop out of the race? Miller faced a Tuesday deadline to remove his name from the ballot if he chose to step aside from his reelection bid.
What are the domestic abuse allegations against Miller? Emily Moreno, Miller’s former wife, described several episodes of physical violence throughout their marriage and divorce according to police documents.
Has Miller been criminally charged? No, court records reveal that Miller was never criminally charged, and the Department of Children and Family Services found insufficient evidence to confirm child abuse allegations.
What did President Trump say about Miller? Trump called Miller to express concerns about his reelection prospects and characterized him as a “good person” who should be allowed to let his family resolve the matter.
Which senators support Miller’s departure? According to Politico, Senators Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia and Roger Marshall of Kansas support Moreno’s stance that Miller should leave the House.
