The leadership of the Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) on Wednesday urged Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) to step down, as the House Ethics Committee examines accusations of domestic abuse brought by his former spouse.
DWC Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (N.M.) and Vice Chairs Hillary Scholten (Mich.) and Emilia Sykes (Ohio) described the alleged behavior—which includes throwing hot water, brandishing a firearm, and injuring their young child—as "horrifying" and said it "now warrants immediate action by Congress."
"Due to the growing evidence and clear lack of remorse, we are calling on Rep. Miller to resign immediately," the three lawmakers stated.
The allegations stem from Emily Moreno, daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), who has accused Miller of multiple violent incidents, including breaking their daughter's collarbone. The couple divorced in 2025 and are currently engaged in a custody dispute.
The Ethics panel, which has ten members, launched its inquiry into Miller on Tuesday—shortly after the two-term congressman said he would file his own complaint with the committee. Leger Fernández, Scholten, and Sykes had previously urged the bipartisan body to look into the matter last week.
Ethics Chair Michael Guest (R-Miss.) and ranking member Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.) confirmed the committee is reviewing whether Miller "engaged in domestic violence and abuse or illegal drug use."
Miller has consistently denied the allegations and insists he will run for a third term. In an interview on CNN's "The Lead," he told host Jake Tapper, "I have never done these things, these things have already been investigated."
Despite his defiance, President Trump reportedly urged Miller to abandon his reelection bid during a call on Monday, according to a source familiar with the conversation. Miller previously served as an aide to Trump during his first term.
The call for Miller's resignation comes amid a broader wave of misconduct investigations on Capitol Hill. Former Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) resigned earlier this year following sexual assault allegations against Swalwell and Gonzales's admitted affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. The Ethics Committee is also looking into Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) over dating violence and campaign finance issues, and Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) withdrew his reelection bid after the panel recommended censure for violating sexual harassment policies.
In their statement, the DWC leaders referenced these other cases, saying, "Instead of focusing on fighting for an affordable America, we are again spending precious time disciplining yet another member of Congress who is abusing his position. The culture of power hungry men who terrorize women on and off of the Hill must stop."
As the Ethics probe moves forward, House leadership has signaled uncertainty about Miller's political future, while Trump's warning adds further pressure. Miller, however, remains defiant, vowing to continue his campaign.
