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Sen. Jim Banks says Rep. Max Miller should drop his re-election bid if allegations are true
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Key Points:
- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., stated on NBC's "Meet the Press" that Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, should drop his re-election bid and resign if the domestic abuse allegations against him are true.
- Miller's ex-wife, Emily Moreno, has accused him of domestic violence, including throwing her against a wall, holding a gun to her head, and throwing hot water on her, though Miller denies the allegations and remains in the race.
- Several Republican senators, including Tim Sheehy, Jon Husted, Katie Britt, and Roger Marshall, have publicly called for Miller to step aside amid the controversy.
- Miller has requested a House Ethics Committee investigation and filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife, which her lawyers are seeking to dismiss.
- Sen. Banks emphasized the seriousness of the allegations and expressed hope for justice, particularly for Miller's daughter, while noting the potential political impact on maintaining the House majority.
