Ohio GOP Rep. Max Miller faces mounting pressure to resign amid domestic abuse claims

Republican U.S. Representative Max Miller of Ohio is confronting growing demands from members of his own party to resign following accusations of domestic abuse made by his former father-in-law, former state senator Bernie Moreno. Moreno, who has aligned himself with President Donald Trump, posted on social media that Miller fails basic standards of character required for elected office and should not serve in the House of Representatives.

Miller, a former White House aide, responded with a livestream in which he denied the allegations and described his ex-wife as having significant mental-health challenges. The accusations include claims that Miller held a gun to his former wife’s head, scalded her with boiling water, and caused a broken collarbone to their toddler daughter.

Several Republican senators have publicly supported Moreno’s call for Miller’s resignation. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas said Miller should quit, adding that he trusts Moreno as a friend. Senators Shelley Moore Capito, Lisa Murkowski, Rick Scott, Jim Justice and Cynthia Lummis also expressed backing for Moreno’s stance, noting the seriousness of the allegations and the need for high standards among elected officials.

President Trump reportedly called Miller on Monday, warning that his re-election prospects were in jeopardy, but declined to comment publicly, stating he knows Miller as a good person and will let families resolve the matter. Miller told the Wall Street Journal that Trump was supportive during the call and that internal polling showed his campaign leading.

If Miller withdraws his name from the ballot by the Tuesday deadline, a special Republican primary would be held to select a replacement. A later withdrawal would still require the party to name a substitute candidate by August 10, after providing two days’ notice for a selection meeting.