Politics
House Speaker Mike Johnson backs Representative Max Miller's reelection bid
The endorsement comes despite an ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation into domestic violence allegations against the Ohio lawmaker.
The short version
- House Speaker Mike Johnson announced his endorsement of Republican Representative Max Miller for a third term.
- The endorsement is notable as Miller faces an ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation into physical abuse allegations.
- Miller has strongly denied the accusations, which involve his ex-wife and daughter.
Key facts
- House Speaker Mike Johnson endorsed Representative Max Miller's bid for a third term, calling him a "great member of Congress."[The Washington Post]
- The House Ethics Committee announced an investigation earlier in the month into accusations that Miller physically abused his ex-wife and daughter.[The Washington Post]
- Miller has denied the allegations of domestic violence.[The Washington Post]
What remains uncertain
- The timeline and eventual outcome of the House Ethics Committee's investigation remain unresolved.[The Washington Post]
Sources
- Mike Johnson said he supports ‘great member’ Max Miller’s reelection bidThe Washington Post - Politics metered