Ohio Congressman Miller Faces Resignation Calls Over Abuse Claims
Max Miller is a Republican representative from Ohio. He is also a former White House aide.
Miller now faces calls to resign. The calls come after domestic abuse allegations against him.
Senator Bernie Moreno is a fellow Ohio Republican. Moreno is also Miller's ex-father-in-law.
Moreno said Miller is unfit to serve in Congress. Moreno is so far the only Republican saying this publicly.
Most House Republicans have stayed silent. House Speaker Mike Johnson has declined to comment.
Resignation calls have mainly come from Democrats and outside groups. One such group is called Giffords.
Miller denies the abuse allegations. He says he will not drop out of his reelection race.
Miller livestreamed a denial. He also released documents he says disprove the claims.
President Trump endorsed Miller earlier. Trump has declined to call for his resignation.
Trump said he would let the families sort it out. The allegations relate to a child custody battle.
The dispute is between Miller and his ex-wife Emily Moreno. She is Senator Moreno's daughter.
As of August 2 Ohio's deadline to replace Miller on the ballot was days away. Republicans could certify a replacement by August 10 if he withdraws.
Key Terms 3
- Bernie Moreno Republican senator from Ohio and Miller's ex-father-in-law
- Giffords An outside group that has called for Miller's resignation
- certify a replacement Officially approve a new candidate for the ballot