Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) is plagued with appalling allegations of domestic violence, but he is defiant in the face of calls to resign. Moreno is the daughter of incumbent Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH). In the text chain, he wrote, “Texas is turning blue like I’m losing my seat. Despite the nature of the allegations and the speculation that Republicans might seek to replace Miller on the ballot, few GOP leaders have spoken publicly on the matter. Writing for Zeteo News, reporter Prem Thakker speculated they are unlikely to break their silence because it would throw further attention onto the abuse allegations plaguing GOP lawmakers up and down the ballot, including President Donald Trump himself.