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Ironworker challenges Rep. Max Miller amid abuse claims
Ohio ironworker runs against Rep. Max Miller as abuse allegations threaten his congressional seat.
In brief
Ohio ironworker runs against Rep. Max Miller as abuse allegations threaten his congressional seat. Ohio ironworker Brian Poindexter challenges Rep. Max Miller in a district where abuse claims against him have sparked a political battle. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Ironworker challenges Rep. Max Miller
Brian Poindexter, a 46-year-old union ironworker, has attracted a strong following among service and manufacturing workers in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District.
“I’ve been able to reach that blue-collar guy, that union guy that Democrats have lost.”
Abuse allegations against Miller
Miller faces claims of domestic abuse from his ex-wife and more than one ex-girlfriend, including boiling water and gun threats.
“He threw boiling water at her and held a gun to her head.”
Miller denies abuse claims
Miller denies the abuse charges and has filed defamation lawsuits against Emily Moreno and Stephanie Grisham.
House ethics investigation
The House has opened an ethics investigation into Miller’s conduct following bipartisan calls to step down.
Miller’s political background
Miller was a White House aide in Trump’s first term and won a solid 51% of the vote in 2024.
Miller’s response to allegations
Miller compared his situation to the Access Hollywood tape, saying he stayed resilient despite the allegations.
“But guess what? He stayed in, and he was resilient.”
Election spending ramped up
House Majority PAC has committed over $6 million for ads in Cleveland to boost Poindexter, while the Congressional Leadership Fund booked over $5.5 million in TV airtime.
Gas prices and economic impact
Rising gas prices and Trump’s tariffs have hurt small businesses, with European chocolate prices up 50% for Poindexter’s bakery.
Miller’s support for Iran war
Miller has consistently supported the war in Iran, a key issue for voters concerned about military spending.
Voter concerns about Miller
Many voters say Miller’s wealth and lack of understanding of working-class struggles make him unfit to represent their needs.
“He has never had to worry about the cost of gas in his life. He’s old money.”
Miller’s congressional record
Miller has supported Trump’s agenda, including border security, deportations, and tax cuts.
What happens next
The race for Ohio’s 7th Congressional District will determine whether Miller retains his seat amid ongoing abuse allegations and economic concerns.
The main idea
Ohio ironworker Brian Poindexter challenges Rep. Max Miller in a district where abuse claims against him have sparked a political battle.
