De-escalation: Rep. Max Miller Defies Resignation Calls
On Aug. 2, 2026, Ohio Rep. Max Miller said in a livestream on X, the social media platform, that he will stay in his reelection race and denied abuse allegations.
The allegations were made by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno Miller, who has accused him of domestic and child abuse. Miller rejected the claims and said he would continue serving and campaigning.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno — Emily’s father and Miller’s former father-in-law — called on him to leave Congress and seek professional help. Other political figures also urged him to step down.
Miller is a Republican first elected in 2022 and a former Trump aide, and his seat is on the ballot in November 2026. His announcement keeps him in the race despite public pressure to resign.
No specific legal proceedings or court dates were announced in the Sunday statements. There is no immediate change to his status in Congress or on the ballot.
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