Max Miller faces calls for resignation as House Ethics Committee begins investigation into domestic abuse allegations
Rep. Max Miller is facing increasing pressure to resign from his seat in Ohio's 7th Congressional District following a series of domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. While Miller vehemently denies the claims, which include allegations of pouring hot water on his ex-wife and holding a gun to her head, his father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno, has publicly called for his resignation, stating that Miller fails to meet the "minimum basic standard" to serve in public office. The situation has been complicated by a recent oversight error where Miller's attorney released an unclothed photo of Miller's daughter, which Bernie Moreno described as a "felony" level mistake. To mitigate the political risk, the House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into the allegations of illegal drug use and domestic violence against Miller at his own request. While President Trump has publicly supported Miller as a "good person," he has reportedly hinted privately that Miller may need to out of the race. The GOP faces a dilemma in maintaining a narrow House majority while deciding whether to force Miller to withdraw from his reelection campaign.