The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) following allegations of domestic abuse by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. The committee stated it was reviewing whether Miller 'may have engaged in domestic violence and abuse or illegal drug use' in violation of congressional codes of conduct.
Key Takeaways
The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) following allegations of domestic abuse by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), Miller's former father-in-law, publicly called for Miller to resign amid the allegations.
- House Ethics Committee investigates Rep. Max Miller for alleged domestic violence and drug use
- Sen. Bernie Moreno calls on Miller to resign, citing lack of character
- Miller denies all allegations and requests ethics investigation into himself
- President Trump expresses concerns about Miller's reelection campaign during a phone call
- Democrats see an opportunity to flip Miller's seat in Ohio's 7th District
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▼Source Claims Check
2 Differences FoundAll 29 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resignation Calls | 1 Difference | Majority reports calls for resignation; HuffPost says no Republicans call for it. | ▼ |
| Trump's Stance | 1 Difference | CBS News and PBS report concerns; Daily Mail quotes Trump directly. | ▼ |
| Investigation | Broad Agreement | House Ethics Committee opens probe into Miller. | |
| Miller's Response | Broad Agreement | Miller denies allegations, requests ethics probe. | |
| Democrats' Strategy | Broad Agreement | Democrats see opportunity to flip Miller's seat. |
Resignation Calls
▼Majority reports calls for resignation; HuffPost says no Republicans call for it.
Trump's Stance
▼CBS News and PBS report concerns; Daily Mail quotes Trump directly.
Investigation
Broad AgreementHouse Ethics Committee opens probe into Miller.
Miller's Response
Broad AgreementMiller denies allegations, requests ethics probe.
Democrats' Strategy
Broad AgreementDemocrats see opportunity to flip Miller's seat.
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Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), Miller's former father-in-law, publicly called for Miller to resign from Congress amid the allegations. According to multiple outlets including Time, Senator Moreno stated on social media that 'If there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller fails them.' He added that he believes Miller needs professional help 'to end the clear pattern of abuse he has left in his wake,' as reported by UPI.
Rep. Max Miller announced on social media earlier this week that he planned to ask the committee to look into the domestic abuse allegations himself. 'In light of all the renewed interest in my family affairs I am going to file my own paperwork for an ethics investigation into myself to clear my name from these horrific attacks on myself and family. I have absolutely nothing to hide,' Miller wrote, as reported by NPR. Miller has consistently denied all allegations and filed a defamation lawsuit against Emily Moreno in May, citing reputational and financial harm.
The Democratic Women’s Caucus called for a House Ethics Committee investigation into Miller on Thursday. Meanwhile, Miller's re-election campaign is facing increased scrutiny as Democrats see an opportunity to flip his seat in Ohio's 7th District. Republican consultants acknowledge that the allegations could impact his campaign, though they suggest he remains strong.
President Trump called Rep. Max Miller on Monday to express concerns about his reelection campaign amid the abuse allegations, according to CBS News. Sources familiar with the call stated that Miller assured Trump he had no plans to leave the race and pointed to internal polling showing him in a strong position for reelection. According to The Daily Mail, President Trump reportedly told Rep. Max Miller that his campaign was 'not looking good'. However, Miller responded by stating that his pollsters say he's in good shape and will stay in the race.
According to HuffPost, Rep. Max Miller's attorney admitted to accidentally posting 'sensitive content' of Miller's 2-year-old daughter. The image was viewed over 204,000 times before it was taken down according to a filing by Moreno’s lawyers.
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