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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
John Bowden

Rep. Max Miller pressed by CNN journalist over ex-wife’s abuse claims

  • U.S. Representative Max Miller faced his first public scrutiny from a journalist, CNN's Jake Tapper , regarding abuse allegations made by his ex-wife.
  • Miller's ex-wife accuses him of physical abuse, including scalding her and breaking their daughter's collarbone, claims first detailed by Mother Jones .
  • During the interview, Miller denied the accusations, questioned his daughter's alleged statements due to her age, and compared his situation to allegations faced by Donald Trump .
  • Miller also addressed claims of drug use, stating syringes found in his bedroom were for legitimate testosterone replacement therapy.
  • His ex-father-in-law, Senator Bernie Moreno , a fellow Republican, publicly supported his daughter's fears of Miller, while Trump reportedly expressed doubts about Miller's re-election bid.

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