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Ohio Rep. Max Miller faces a growing number of calls to resign from fellow Republicans
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) faces growing calls from Republicans to resign and drop his re-election bid following domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, which he denies.
- Moreno’s father, Sen. Bernie Moreno, publicly condemned Miller, describing him as a danger to his daughter and granddaughter, while multiple GOP senators, including Katie Britt and Roger Marshall, have urged Miller to step down.
- Miller has requested a House Ethics Committee investigation into the allegations and has filed a defamation lawsuit against Moreno, which her lawyers are seeking to dismiss.
- The Ohio GOP has until Monday to replace Miller as a candidate, with county party chairs set to select a replacement if needed.
- The controversy has sparked bipartisan condemnation, with several Republicans emphasizing that domestic abuse allegations should disqualify a member of Congress from serving.
