Speaker Johnson's Shrugging Off of Abuse Allegations: A Symptom of a Broader Problem in Washington The latest scandal to rock the halls of Congress is no surprise, given the entrenched culture of entitlement and impunity that pervades Washington.
Embattled Representative Max Miller, accused by his ex wife Emily Moreno of abuse and neglect, has received a lukewarm response from House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Johnson dismissed the allegations as "domestic events" that are simply part of being human, downplaying the severity of Miller's actions.