Embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller requests an Ethics investigation into himself
Key Points:
- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, requested the House Ethics Committee to investigate domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife, aiming to clear his name amid a public custody battle.
- The Ethics Committee confirmed it has launched an investigation into whether Miller violated the Code of Official Conduct related to domestic violence, abuse, or illegal drug use.
- Miller denies all allegations, releasing audio recordings and transcripts to support his claims, while his ex-wife’s spokesperson accuses him of lying and having a history of violent behavior.
- Sen. Bernie Moreno, Miller’s former father-in-law, publicly condemned Miller as unfit for Congress and expressed concern for his daughter and granddaughter’s safety.
- Despite the controversy, President Trump continues to support Miller, though some Republicans express discomfort, and Miller appears determined to remain in his reelection race.