Bernie Moreno Denounces Max Miller Amid Abuse Allegations
Republican Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio has publicly denounced his former son-in-law, Representative Max Miller, calling for his immediate resignation from the U.S. House of Representatives. The extraordinary public rupture between the two high-profile Ohio Republicans came after explosive allegations of domestic and child abuse surfaced from Moreno’s daughter, Emily Moreno, during an ongoing custody battle.
In a statement published on social media, Senator Moreno expressed deep concern for the safety of his daughter and young granddaughter, describing Miller as a danger who fails basic character standards required for public office.
The senator’s public condemnation followed a lengthy live-streamed broadcast where Representative Miller vigorously denied all allegations of misconduct and insisted he would not withdraw his campaign for reelection.
According to detailed reporting by The Washington Post, Miller dismissed court filings describing domestic altercations as false, framing the disputes as minor kitchen incidents and attributing the claims to a contentious divorce battle. However, Senator Moreno stated that Miller’s increasingly erratic and dangerous behavior forced him to break his silence to protect his family.
The mounting political fallout has placed significant pressure on Republican leaders as deadlines approach for ballot changes in Ohio. As highlighted by PBS NewsHour, several lawmakers and advocacy groups have joined calls scrutinizing Miller’s fitness for office following recent legal filings. Despite the intense backlash and calls to step down reported by The Guardian, Miller remains steadfast in his decision to stay in the race, setting up a sharp confrontation within the state’s congressional delegation.
