House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Lisa McClain says she supports Rep. Max Miller’s reelection campaign, describing him as “our nominee right now” even as abuse allegations circulate. In comments made on CBS News’s “Face the Nation,” McClain said she wishes the allegations against Miller were not true, but that she will still back him for the fall election.
McClain’s stance emphasizes party support rather than adjudicating the claims. She told the program she will support “anyone with an R behind their name,” framing the issue as one of supporting the party’s standard-bearer for a third term. The outlets also note that Miller faces opposition within the party: several prominent Republicans have declined to support his bid.
Across the reports, the central facts are consistent: McClain is publicly backing Miller; the allegations are linked to accusations by two former partners; and Miller is up for reelection this fall. The coverage differs mainly in how directly it quotes McClain’s reasoning—either focusing on “our nominee” language or on her broader willingness to back any Republican candidate.
