A Family Tragedy in the Age of Trump
Republicans have been slow to call for an Ohio congressman to end his reelection campaign.
TL;DR
- Ohio Representative Max Miller is facing allegations of domestic violence from his estranged wife, Emily Moreno, daughter of Senator Bernie Moreno.
- Miller denies all allegations, which include scalding his wife with hot water, holding a gun to her head, and throwing her against a wall.
- Senator Bernie Moreno publicly called for Miller to seek psychological help and stated he is a danger to their daughter and granddaughter.
- The Republican Party has been slow to disavow Miller, with Donald Trump initially calling the accusations 'accusations' and describing Miller as 'a good person'.
- Past allegations of domestic abuse against Miller by Stephanie Grisham and accounts of violent behavior from his younger years are detailed.
- Senator Moreno's initial silence is attributed to protecting his daughter and granddaughter from the ongoing litigation and public spectacle.
- Miller criticized Moreno's delayed response as political, while Moreno has previously used allegations against Democratic opponents.