Key facts
- Republican Representative Max Miller is facing calls to resign over domestic abuse allegations.
- Senator Bernie Moreno, Miller's ex-father-in-law, stated Miller is unfit for office.
- Several Republican senators, including Roger Marshall and Lisa Murkowski, have voiced support for Moreno's stance or called for high standards.
- Donald Trump reportedly spoke with Miller about the re-election campaign's challenges.
- Miller denies the allegations and has filed a defamation lawsuit.
Republican Representative Max Miller is facing increasing pressure to resign from his own party over domestic abuse allegations. Senator Bernie Moreno, his ex-father-in-law and an ally of Donald Trump, stated Miller is unfit to serve in Congress. Moreno's comments intensified calls for Miller to step down after months of refraining from commenting on the allegations concerning the alleged abuse of his daughter.
Several Republican senators have publicly indicated their support for Moreno's position or emphasized the need for high ethical standards. Senator Roger Marshall stated Miller should resign, expressing trust in Moreno. Senator Lisa Murkowski noted that elected officials must be held to high standards, especially regarding allegations of domestic abuse. Senators Rick Scott, Jim Justice, and Cynthia Lummis also publicly backed Moreno.
Miller has denied the abuse allegations, suggesting the timing of the statements was politically motivated and intended to distract from a "media circus." He has filed a defamation case against his ex-wife over the claims. President Trump reportedly called Miller to discuss his re-election campaign, noting that "things aren’t looking good." Miller, however, stated Trump was supportive during their call and discussed polling data.