Republican Ordered To Resign Immediately

A national gun violence prevention organization is urging Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) to resign from Congress after his former wife accused him of domestic abuse, adding new political pressure as the congressman seeks another term in office.

The organization Giffords, founded by former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords, issued the demand after recent reports detailed allegations made by Emily Moreno, Miller’s former wife and the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio).

According to court filings, Moreno alleges Miller committed multiple acts of abuse during their marriage, including physical violence and other misconduct. She also claims their young daughter suffered injuries during one alleged incident.

Miller has categorically denied every allegation and says the accusations are false.

In a public statement, Giffords Executive Director Emma Brown said lawmakers accused of serious domestic violence should not continue serving in Congress while such allegations remain under review. Brown called on Miller to resign and said the House should consider expulsion if he refuses.

Brown also argued that Republican leaders could face political consequences if voters believe members accused of abuse are being protected from accountability.

Legal Battle Continues

The allegations are part of an ongoing legal dispute that followed Miller and Moreno’s divorce filing in August 2024. The former couple remains involved in a highly contested custody case concerning their daughter.

Earlier this year, Miller filed a defamation lawsuit against Moreno, accusing her of working with a Cleveland law firm to spread false abuse allegations to national media outlets. He continues to maintain that the claims are fabricated and says he intends to clear his name through the courts.

At this stage, the allegations have not been proven in court, and the legal proceedings remain ongoing.

Congress Faces Questions

The controversy has renewed debate over how Congress should respond when sitting lawmakers face serious misconduct allegations before investigations are completed.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) defended the House’s current ethics process when asked why Miller and Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.), who is also facing domestic violence allegations, have not been removed from office.

Johnson emphasized that accusations alone should not determine whether a member remains in Congress.

“The key word is allegation,” Johnson told reporters, noting that the House Ethics Committee is responsible for reviewing complaints before disciplinary action is considered.

He added that the same process applies equally to Republicans and Democrats and said lawmakers should allow investigations to run their course before reaching conclusions.

What’s Next?

Miller continues to deny all wrongdoing while legal proceedings and potential House Ethics Committee reviews move forward. The case is expected to remain in the spotlight as his reelection campaign continues and lawmakers debate how Congress should handle misconduct allegations involving sitting members.