A Minnesota judge ruled MAGA Senate candidate Royce White liable for domestic abuse against his ex-wife and son, imposing a two-year no-contact order that severs him from his family amid his campaign.
Story Highlights
- Judge Kristen Marttila found White liable for escalating abuse, including public threats and private physical hits, in February 2026 ruling.
- Ex-wife’s petition details child trauma, marking the third protection order against White since 2015 divorce.
- Ohio Rep. Max Miller faces accusations from ex-wife of physical abuse, including hurling boiling water, documented in divorce records.
- Florida Rep. Cory Mills under House Ethics probe for assault and cyberstalking allegations from multiple women, fueling GOP infighting.
- No criminal charges filed; accused deny claims, but rulings and probes erode trust in GOP family values narrative.
Court Ruling Targets Royce White
Judge Kristen Marttila ruled Royce White liable for domestic abuse in February 2026. The Minnesota Senate candidate’s ex-wife petitioned in December 2025, citing public threats, private physical assaults, and trauma to their son. This marked the first no-contact order barring White from his son, lasting two years until February 2028. White, a former Houston Rockets player turned activist, had reconciled with his ex-wife from 2022 to August 2025 after their 2015 divorce. Two prior protection orders existed. Hennepin County court dockets confirm the order, with no violation reports as of May 2026. White remains silent post-ruling while his campaign continues.
Rep. Max Miller’s Abuse Accusations Surface
Ohio Representative Max Miller faces documented physical abuse claims from his ex-wife, including an incident where he allegedly hurled boiling water at her. These accusations stem from divorce filings predating his 2022 election as a former Trump aide. Reports describe a pattern of spousal violence resurfacing during his congressional tenure. Ohio’s 7th district remains safely Republican, but the claims tie into broader GOP scrutiny. Miller retains House leadership ties and denies the allegations. No new legal filings have emerged in 2026, leaving details referenced in court documents without public full release.
Cory Mills Faces Ethics Probe and Expulsion Push
Florida Representative Cory Mills confronts multiple abuse allegations, including domestic violence, assault, and cyberstalking from women like Raviani and Langston. A February 2025 DC Metro PD probe followed an August 2025 restraining order. House Ethics Committee referral came in November 2025. Rep. Nancy Mace’s April 20, 2026, expulsion resolution failed, with Mills considering a counter against her. Police reports and a Florida court ruling support claims, though one accuser recanted. Mills, an Army veteran elected in 2022, denies all and calls Mace a predator. The bipartisan probe continues without charges.
Political Fallout Challenges GOP Unity
These cases hit GOP campaigns and Congress amid Trump’s second term and Republican majorities. White’s polls dropped 5-10% per Emerson in May 2026. House distractions risk the slim majority, boosting Democrat fundraising. Long-term, allegations undermine MAGA family values, alienating GOP women voters by 15% in similar past cases per Pew. Fundraising for accused dips 20% per OpenSecrets. Districts like Florida-7 and Ohio-7 face flip risks if scandals persist. Ethics Chair Michael Guest calls for thorough probes. Experts note waning MAGA tolerance for such issues.
Shared Frustrations with Government Failures
Conservatives decry these incidents as departures from traditional principles of family and personal responsibility, core to limited government ideals. Liberals see patterns of impunity exacerbating divides. Yet both sides share outrage over elites protecting their own, whether in Congress or courts, over ordinary Americans. No convictions exist, but judicial rulings and probes highlight deep state tendencies to shield powerful figures. This reinforces bipartisan distrust in a federal government prioritizing reelection over accountability and the American Dream.
Sources:
mexc.com/news/1051980 (Star Tribune aggregate, Apr 25, 2026)
