Conservative commentator Scott Jennings said it may be time for President Trump to publicly address the domestic violence allegations against Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio), as the embattled congressman faces growing calls to resign.
During an appearance on CNN's American Morning, host John Berman pressed Jennings on why Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) has been among the few Republican lawmakers to explicitly call for Miller's resignation, suggesting that many in the GOP are "treating this like a trick question."
Jennings pushed back, noting that while individual members may not be party leaders, their voices still matter. "They're members of the party, and I think their opinions matter," he said. He added that even Trump, who sits atop the party, has privately expressed his views to Miller.
When Berman noted that Trump has not gone public with those views, Jennings agreed: "Not publicly yet. It might be time to do it, to be honest. And maybe he will. And there's still a few days to go here, and we'll see how this unfolds."
Jennings was reacting to Miller's defiant interview with CNN's Jake Tapper on Tuesday, in which the Ohio Republican denied the allegations and insisted he would not drop out of the race. "It was hard to look at the details and hard to watch that interview with Jake and walk away from that going, 'Yeah, everything's going to turn out fine,'" Jennings said. "I think any reasonable person watching that knows that's not the case."
Trump, for his part, praised Miller during a Monday Oval Office press availability, calling him "a very good person" and describing the situation as "a very sad thing." He said he would "let the families figure that out," noting that he knows the families are working on it.
But a person familiar with a phone call between Trump and Miller on Tuesday told The Hill that the president advised Miller to exit the race. Miller, however, said the call was "supportive" and that Trump expressed confidence in his ability to win reelection.
The scandal has drawn condemnation from several Republican senators, including Rick Scott (Fla.), Roger Marshall (Kan.), and Shelley Moore Capito (W.Va.). Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), who is Miller's former father-in-law, has also called for his resignation, saying Miller needs "serious psychological help" and describing the two-year divorce proceedings between Miller and Moreno's daughter, Emily, as "pure hell" for the family.
Miller and Emily Moreno divorced in 2025 and have been locked in a bitter custody battle over their daughter. Miller has denied the allegations and filed a defamation suit against his ex-wife in May.
In his interview with Tapper, Miller touted internal polling showing him leading Democratic challenger Brian Poindexter and declared, "No one has told me to get off the ballot, and that's because they know I can win this seat." He also said he is "never going to give up."
The situation has become a test for the GOP's response to allegations of personal misconduct, with some lawmakers urging a swift resolution while others remain silent. The president's public comments have so far been measured, but Jennings suggests that may not be enough. "It might be time to do it," he said, referring to a public statement from Trump.
As the story continues to develop, all eyes are on Trump and whether he will take a more definitive stance. The outcome could have implications for the party's image and for Miller's political future.
