Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, stated Tuesday that he will not withdraw from his reelection bid or resign from Congress, maintaining his denial of domestic abuse allegations. Miller faced a Tuesday deadline to be removed from the ballot for Ohio's 7th Congressional District.
Police reports detail allegations of physical violence made by Miller's ex-wife, Emily Moreno, who is the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno. Miller has consistently denied these claims. He told CNN's Jake Tapper, "I am never going to give up, and what I mean by that is my daughter is going to grow up one day, and she's going to see all of this, and she's not going to see that her father caved to political and social media pressures for something that he never did."
President Donald Trump spoke with Miller on Monday regarding concerns about his reelection campaign in light of the allegations, according to sources. During the call, Miller denied the accusations to Trump and indicated no intention of leaving the race. Trump reportedly told Miller, "Maxie, it's going to be a tough race,' and, 'I don't know if you're going to be able to pull this one out.'" Miller likened his stance to Trump's resilience during the 2016 election.
On Monday, prior to their conversation, Trump described Miller as a "good person" and stated he would "let the families figure that out" when asked about the allegations.
Miller, a former White House aide, was married to Moreno from 2022 to 2024, and they have a young daughter. Trump officiated their wedding at his Bedminster club.
Police reports also indicate Moreno alleged that their daughter sustained physical injuries while in Miller's care. Miller denies abusing his wife or daughter. Records show he was not charged with a crime, and the Department of Children and Family Services did not substantiate claims of child abuse.
Miller is facing increasing pressure to step aside, including from his former father-in-law, who stated Miller "should not serve in the House." Additionally, Sens. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., and Roger Marshall, R-Kan., have expressed support for Miller to withdraw. Miller responded on social media, asserting to Sen. Capito that "Every accusation that has been thrown my way has been found unsubstantiated by the court system as well as mine and my ex-wife's court appointed mediator."
Separately, a lawyer for former White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham announced Monday evening that a Temporary Restraining Order had been filed against Miller on her behalf. Grisham is suing Miller for alleged violations of a settlement agreement, alleging he abused her during their past romantic relationship. Miller has denied these allegations. The White House declined to comment on the allegations made by Grisham or Moreno.