Trump Steps In to Save Embattled Ohio Representative Amidst Domestic Abuse Allegations: Exclusive Report

In a shocking turn of events, President Donald Trump's team has reportedly intervened in the political drama surrounding Ohio Republican Rep. Max Miller, who is facing allegations of domestic abuse and child endangerment. According to exclusive reports, the White House reached out to Ohio Republican leadership earlier this month, asking for a truce in public criticism against Miller amidst mounting accusations. Sources close to the situation have confirmed that Trump's team became concerned that Miller would not be withdrawing voluntarily from the race for Ohio's 7th Congressional District seat. The White House allegedly requested local politicians to cease pressuring Miller to step down, claiming that his reelection campaign should be left to the voters' decision. The controversy surrounding Miller began earlier this summer when his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, accused him of domestic abuse during their marriage. In June, multiple outlets reported that Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno’s daughter Emily accused Miller of abusive behavior, including throwing hot water on her body, holding a gun to her head, pushing her with enough force to hurt her and breaking their now-2-year-old daughter's collarbone. Miller has vehemently denied the allegations, claiming that his ex-wife is not "all there." The congressman has since sued Emily for defamation while remaining committed to his reelection bid. However, things took a turn for the worse when Miller released sensitive documents containing an image of his 2-year-old daughter fully naked in an attempt to defend himself from his ex's allegations. The controversy has caused public outrage over Miller continuing to hold a public office, with Sen. Bernie Moreno taking a stand against him. "As he has admitted privately, Max Miller needs serious psychological help," Sen. Moreno wrote via social media earlier this month. "He is a danger to my daughter, and I hold my breath every minute he has custody of my granddaughter." Despite the backlash, Miller vowed to "file my own paperwork for an ethics investigation into myself to clear my name from these horrific attacks on myself and family," claiming that he has nothing to hide. The House of Ethics has since opened an investigation into Miller in wake of the allegations. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support. If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.