Max Miller says ex-wife needs to be asked ‘tough questions’ on abuse claims while he’s ‘punching bag’

Embattled Republican Representative Max Miller spoke out Tuesday, pushing back against the recent wave of abuse allegations leveled against him. Miller claimed he is being treated as a “punching bag” regarding accusations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno—the daughter of Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno—and stated that those making the claims should face the same level of investigative scrutiny.

Miller Claims Clearance Following Investigations

During an interview on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper, Miller maintained his innocence. He insisted that he has been cleared of any wrongdoing by both police and child protective services regarding the abuse allegations involving his ex-wife and their toddler daughter.

“My case is much different than everyone else that has been laid out before. Yes, I have tangible evidence, and I also have investigations that have cleared me of every single thing that you have mentioned,” Miller stated during the segment.

Calls for Media Scrutiny

Miller also addressed allegations made by Stephanie Grisham, the former press secretary for President Donald Trump, who recently filed a restraining order against the congressman. Miller challenged media outlets to conduct deeper investigations into both Grisham and Emily Moreno.

“Throughout this process, objectively, how come people aren’t asking the tough questions out of them? I mean, it’s been a free runway of just me being a punching bag without articulating my point and presenting the evidence,” Miller said.

Tapper countered the congressman's argument, noting the fundamental difference between the parties involved: “They’re not accused of physically abusing you. I mean, it’s pretty simple.”

Moving Forward With Re-election Campaign

Despite President Donald Trump noting that Miller is polling poorly amidst the controversy, the congressman has firmly resisted calls to resign. He characterized the claims as an “extreme fabrication of the truth” and remains committed to his re-election bid.

“And look, at the end of the day, I’m going to continue to push. I am going to win this race, and my daughter will see that her father is gonna be back in there,” Miller told Tapper. “And then when I come back next term, my hope is you and I can have other conversations that will be a lot better than this about how we can move our country forward.”