Rep. Max Miller announced on Tuesday that he would submit paperwork seeking an ethics investigation into himself, an extraordinary political gamble as he fights allegations of domestic abuse and illegal drug use that threaten both his reputation and his re-election campaign. Within hours, the House Ethics Committee said it was reviewing the allegations against the Ohio Republican.
Miller said he wanted the investigation to clear his name, insisting on X that he had 'nothing to hide'. The announcement came as pressure mounted from his former wife, Emily Moreno, and her father, Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio, who has publicly said Miller should not remain in Congress. The controversy has also put Republicans in a difficult position ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
