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The Independent UK
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Mike Johnson

Mike Johnson says Max Miller abuse allegations are ‘serious’ but won’t intervene

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson stated he would not get involved in abuse allegations against Republican Representative Max Miller, describing them as common “domestic events.”
  • The allegations against Miller include holding a gun to his ex-wife Emily Moreno's head and breaking their two-year-old daughter's collarbone, prompting Senator Bernie Moreno , Emily's father, to call for Miller's resignation and psychological help.
  • President Donald Trump privately told Miller that “things aren’t looking good” and publicly called the situation “a very sad thing.”
  • The House Ethics Committee has initiated an investigation into Miller regarding potential domestic violence, abuse or illegal drug use, which Johnson believes will clarify the situation.
  • Miller denies all accusations as “politically motivated” and refuses to drop his re-election bid, asserting he has the support of Speaker Johnson and others.

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