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Rep. Max Miller Stays in Race Amid Abuse Claims

8/3/2026

Summary

Miller Stays

On August 2, 2026, Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) announced on X livestream he will stay in the race and is “winning in November.”
Miller denied Emily Moreno’s abuse claims and released a cache showing an April letter that closed the probe as “unsubstantiated.”
Democrats urged Miller’s resignation and a House Ethics probe while President Donald Trump said he will “look at” the accusations.

Summary

Miller Dismissed

A court on July 28 dismissed Miller’s protection-order request, ending his bid for a restraining order against his ex-wife and child.
Moreno filed a restraining-order petition on July 30 to bar Miller from contacting her attorneys, alleging he grabbed counsel, used slurs, and repeatedly harassed them.
The custody dispute will go to trial on Nov. 5, after a judge rejected Moreno’s fear claim and found Miller not threatened.

History

Historical Context

In December 1998, the U.S. House impeached President Bill Clinton on two articles after the Monica Lewinsky scandal erupted, sparking nationwide controversy. Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr spent roughly $30 million investigating the affair, while the Senate Judiciary Committee held 11 hearings that drew 30 million viewers. Today's accusations against Rep. Max Miller echo Clinton’s denial of misconduct and the ensuing ethics probes, as both face House investigations and restraining-order battles. The 1998 precedent shows that political fallout can reshape campaigns, prompting voters and parties to demand accountability and potentially alter election outcomes.

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Miller Stays

On August 2, 2026, Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) announced on X livestream he will stay in the race and is “winning in November.”
Miller denied Emily Moreno’s abuse claims and released a cache showing an April letter that closed the probe as “unsubstantiated.”
Democrats urged Miller’s resignation and a House Ethics probe while President Donald Trump said he will “look at” the accusations.

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