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Mike Johnson breaks his silence on Max Miller, calls for ‘process to play out’ - Politico
WorldBy Mia McCarthy8/5/20261 min read
The speaker made his first comments on the explosive abuse allegations in an interview with POLITICO’s “The Conversation.”
✨ Key Highlights
- House Speaker Mike Johnson broke his silence on abuse allegations involving Rep. Max Miller, addressing the matter for the first time in an interview with POLITICO's "The Conversation."
- Johnson urged patience, saying the process has "just begun" and that lawmakers must "allow this process to play out."
- The speaker indicated that Miller is treating the allegations seriously, noting that colleagues are doing the same.
- The House Ethics Committee announced on Tuesday that it would investigate the matter tied to the allegations against Miller.
- Johnson's measured comments reflect a cautious approach as the ethics review moves forward, emphasizing deference to the formal investigative process rather than reaching conclusions.
I think Max is taking them seriously. I think our colleagues are, Johnson said. But, again, we have to allow this process to play out. Its just begun.
The Ethics panel announced Tuesday it would inv