Ohio Republican Max Miller Ousted from Congress Amid Domestic Abuse Allegations
Despite Trump backing Miller, whom a House committee is investigating, Democrat Brian Poindexter will head to Congress
TL;DR
- Max Miller, a Republican Congressman, lost his election to Democrat Brian Poindexter amid domestic abuse allegations.
- Miller's ex-wife, Emily Moreno, daughter of Senator Bernie Moreno, alleged that Miller held a gun to her head, scalded her, and caused their toddler daughter to suffer a broken collarbone.
- Miller denies the allegations and has filed a defamation case against Moreno.
- Donald Trump endorsed Miller, but a House ethics committee is investigating him for domestic violence and drug use allegations.
- Senator Bernie Moreno called for Miller to resign, stating he fails to meet basic character standards for office.