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Ohio Rep. Max Miller abuse claims and House race

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FIRST ENTRY AUG 01
AUG 10 · Day 10

White House officials tamped down efforts to oust Rep. Max Miller

Ohio GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, Miller's former father-in-law, has said Miller is unfit to serve and needs psychological help.

Members of President Donald Trump's political team asked Ohio Republicans not to wage a public pressure campaign against Rep. Max Miller.

Max Miller has denied allegations of domestic abuse.

AUG 05 · Day 5

GOP voters reluctant to abandon Rep. Max Miller over abuse allegations

AUG 04 · Day 4

Rep. Max Miller requests Ethics investigation into himself

Rep. Max Miller asked the House Ethics Committee to investigate domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife.

President Donald Trump is standing by Max Miller.

The House Ethics Committee launched an investigation into whether Max Miller engaged in domestic violence, abuse, or illegal drug use.

“If there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller fails them,”
BERNIE MORENO verbatim
AUG 04 · Day 4

Trump raises concerns about Rep. Max Miller's campaign amid abuse allegations

In July, Grisham sued Miller, alleging he violated that agreement during a June 5 interview with Spectrum News and a social media post.

Miller and Moreno have court-ordered restraining orders against each other.

Stephanie Grisham served as press secretary in the first Trump administration and dated Miller from 2019-2020.

AUG 03 · Day 3

Trump allies push for Max Miller to drop out amid abuse allegations

A lawyer for Emily Moreno asked a judge to issue a restraining order against Miller, alleging Miller grabbed him and another attorney's bag outside an Ohio courtroom.

Emily Moreno accused Miller of multiple instances of domestic abuse, including an incident in which she said he held a gun to her.

Miller stated on Monday that he would not drop his reelection bid.

“If there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller fails them,”
BERNIE MORENO verbatim
AUG 02 · Day 2

Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in House

Stefan Mychajliw is a spokesperson for Emily Moreno.

Miller won reelection two years ago with just over 51% of the vote.

Miller said he had nothing to do with a broken collarbone on their 2-year-old daughter.

“Senator Moreno’s top priority is the safety and well-being of his daughter and granddaughter,”
REAGAN MCCARTHY verbatim
AUG 01 · Day 1

Democrats see chance to flip US House seat as abuse claims mount against Ohio Rep. Max Miller

Trump's closest advisers are actively monitoring the situation regarding Miller, according to a Republican with knowledge of White House discussions.

The deadline for replacing Miller on the ballot is Wednesday.

Miller and Emily Moreno were married in 2022 and finalized their divorce last year.

“Senator Moreno’s top priority is the safety and well-being of his daughter and granddaughter,”
REAGAN MCCARTHY verbatim
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