Mike Johnson shrugs off allegations of Max Miller’s abuse: ‘There’s all sorts of domestic events going on’

The Republican House Speaker says that ‘it’s not my business to get engaged in it’

Republican leaders have tried to nudge the congressman into retirement, but as the dropout deadline arrives in his competitive district, he’s plowing forward.

GOP Representative Max Miller was accused of holding a gun to his ex-wife’s head, scalding her with boiling water, and breaking his two-year-old daughter’s collarbone. He also shared pictures of his daughter’s genitals. House Speaker Mike Johnson is still supporting him. “I haven’t spoken to Max about this in the last

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) spoke publicly for the first time about the ethics allegations against Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) on Wednesday, calling the claims “serious” but not calling for him to drop out of his reelection campaign. Miller has faced growing scrutiny after Sen. Bernie Moreno’s (R-OH) daughter and Mill

Rep. Max Miller of Ohio doubled down against allegations of domestic violence and drug use after his former father-in-law, Sen. Bernie Moreno, publicly said his daughter "lives in constant fear" of Miller. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.

Max Miller cited Trump's resilience in 2016 as his reason for remaining in the congressional race.

Roberto Schmidt / Getty Images House Speaker Mike Johnson has finally been cornered on the ugly allegations against Republican Rep. Max Miller, and whether he supports the under-fire congressman. Miller and Republican Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno’s daughter, GOP political operative Emily Moreno, have been engaged in a b

Max Miller should resign over domestic abuse allegations | Opinion  USA Today

Miller denied the allegations to Trump and showed no interested in leaving the race, sources say

Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) on Tuesday forcefully denied allegations of domestic violence and addressed claims of illegal drug use in a defiant CNN interview, while making clear he has no intention of abandoning his bid for reelection despite mounting scrutiny. The interview on “The Lead with Jake Tapper” came shortly aft

Tuesday on CNN’s "The Lead," Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) had an extensive interview with Jake Tapper about the allegations made against him by several women, including his ex-wife, Emily Moreno.

Ohio Rep. Max Miller denies all allegations of domestic abuse by his ex-wife and has called for a House Ethics investigation into himself. NBC News' Scott Wong reports on how this could affect his position going into the midterm election.

Rep. Max Miller speaks to CNN amid abuse allegations  CNN

Before the Ethics Committee issued its statement Tuesday, Miller said he was requesting an investigation into the allegations by his ex-wife "to clear my name."

House Ethics Panel Investigating Max Miller Amid Domestic Abuse Allegations  HuffPost

House Ethics Committee opens investigation into domestic abuse allegations against Rep. Max Miller  Toronto Star

The U.S. House Ethics Committee says it has opened an investigation into domestic abuse allegations made against Republican Rep. Max Miller

House Ethics Committee opens investigation into domestic abuse allegations against Rep. Max Miller  AP News

Max Miller says he has ‘nothing to hide’ amid domestic abuse allegations made against him by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, daughter of Republican Ohio senator Bernie Moreno Sign up for US Breaking News email The White House has called an emergency summit of artificial intelligence business leaders on Tuesday to finalize

Embattled Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) said Tuesday that he'll file paperwork for an ethics investigation — into himself — amid a series of allegations involving his ex-wife. The big picture: Miller, a former Trump aide in a competitive reelection race, is facing domestic abuse allegations, which he has denied. What they'

Max Miller Faces Growing Calls For His Resignation Amid Abuse Allegations  Forbes

Once upon a time, it was practically de minimis for either political party to disavow a candidate facing allegations of domestic violence. But now is not that time. Which might help to explain why as the divorce of young MAGA royalty— Ohio Representative Max Miller and Emily Moreno, daughter of Ohio Senator Bernie More

Republican Rep. Max Miller is still running for re-election, even as leaders in his party wrestle with what it means to have a candidate accused of abusing his ex-wife and daughter.  Emily Moreno filed for divorce from Miller in 2024 after a two-year marriage. The pair have since been embroiled in a custody battle that

Ohio Congressman Max Miller says he's staying in his reelection race despite abuse allegations. His former father-in-law, US Sen. Bernie Moreno, says Miller should step aside before next week's ballot deadline.

Representative Max Miller says he'll remain in the race for reelection despite mounting pressure over domestic abuse allegations.

August 03, 2026 2:33 PM ET Republican Ohio Rep. Max Miller is publicly battling abuse allegations made by his ex-wife as her father — a sitting GOP senator — calls on him to resign. The escalating controversy comes just days before an Aug. 5 deadline that could determine whether Ohio Republicans are able to replace Mil

Trump-backed Ohio politicians at war over domestic-abuse claims  The Times

Kevin Jones subjected wife to eight years of degrading behaviour

Max Miller Is Trying to Brush Off Domestic-Abuse Allegations  New York Magazine

From last Monday's decision by Magistrate Judge Mark Dinsmore (S.D. Ind.) in Kimberlin v. Metro. School Dist. of Wash. Township Schools refusing to allow Brett Kimberlin to add an extra claim to his pending lawsuit (see here for more on the original claims): [Plaintiff] claims Defendants failed to adequately respond to

Domestic-Abuse Allegations Shake Ohio Congressman’s Re-election Bid  WSJ

US Senator Moreno says Ohio's Miller should not serve in Congress, citing abuse allegations  Reuters

Ohio Rep. Max Miller went live on X Sunday morning to address and deny allegations made by his ex-wife that he previously abused her and their daughter.