Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller Requests House Ethics Review of Abuse Allegations

Rep. Max Miller, a Republican from Ohio, filed a request with the House Ethics Committee to examine allegations of domestic abuse raised by his former wife. Miller said the move was intended to clear his name amid a public custody dispute.

"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," Miller wrote on X, adding that he had "absolutely nothing to hide."

The Ethics panel announced it would probe whether Miller violated the Code of Official Conduct through "domestic violence and abuse or illegal drug use." Miller has repeatedly denied the accusations, stating in a livestream that no court or agency has ever substantiated any claim against him and that no criminal charges have been filed.

Miller released audio recordings and transcripts he said support his position, including a conversation in which his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, alleged he had a drug problem and found needles near his bed, and another in which Miller discussed injecting testosterone.

Emily Moreno’s spokesperson, Stefan Mychajliw, countered that Miller was lying to protect his political career and cited evidence of a pattern of violent behavior.

Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno, the former father-in-law, publicly declared that Miller is unfit for office and urged that he receive psychological help, but Miller has not indicated an intention to withdraw from his re-election bid.

President Donald Trump expressed support for Miller, describing him as a "good person" and suggesting the families should resolve the matter privately. Other lawmakers, including Sen. John Kennedy, said the allegations do not reflect well on Congress but declined to intervene.

The Ethics investigation is expected to take several weeks or months, and the House will not reconvene until after its August recess.