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Bunny Dolls and Disturbing Allegations: Max Miller’s Strange CNN Interview
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Representative Max Miller, an Ohio Republican, faced a tense 23-minute live interview on CNN with Jake Tapper amid serious allegations of emotional and physical abuse from his ex-wife and toddler daughter.
- Miller used the interview to deflect and evade questions while maintaining his intent to continue his re-election campaign despite growing calls for him to withdraw.
- The allegations include claims from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, of gun threats, throwing hot water, and causing their daughter's fractured collarbone, all of which Miller denies, accusing Moreno of mental health issues and dishonesty.
- CNN commentator Scott Jennings publicly urged Miller to prioritize his family and drop out of the race, reflecting skepticism within Miller’s own party about his handling of the scandal.
- Miller’s team strategically chose a tough but fair interviewer and a credible news outlet to attempt to address the accusations head-on, but the interview received largely negative reviews.
