Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) has formally called on his former son-in-law, U.S. Rep. Max Miller (R-OH), to resign from the House and seek professional assistance.
The statement comes after a number of disturbing domestic abuse allegations were levied against Miller by Emily Moreno, Senator Moreno’s daughter. Rep. Miller has denied the allegations against him.
“As a father and husband, I can tell you the last two years have been pure hell for my wife Bridget, our daughter Emily, me, and our entire family in the aftermath of Emily’s divorce. It has been horrific to watch this play out in full public view, all while knowing an innocent two-year-old girl is caught in the middle,” Senator Moreno posted on X.
“Our priority has always been protecting our daughter and our granddaughter. Out of concern for the safety of my family, I hoped to keep this matter private but Max Miller’s increasingly erratic and dangerous behavior has made that impossible. As he has admitted privately, Max Miller needs serious psychological help. He is a danger to my daughter, and I hold my breath every minute he has custody of my granddaughter,” the senator continued.
“If there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller fails them. He should not serve in the House of Representatives. I believe Max Miller needs to seek professional help to end the clear pattern of abuse he has left in his wake. I believe he should not be free to continue endangering others until he does. I ran for office because I wanted to make a difference for the country that gave me every opportunity to succeed, and to leave this nation better for my children and grandchildren. That sacrifice has been especially hard on my wife Bridget, whose big heart and steady support have never wavered. I owe it to her, to Emily, and to my granddaughter to speak the truth now.”
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Sen. Bernie Moreno on Max Miller:
As He has admitted privately Max Miller needs serious psychological help — is a danger to my daughter — and I hold my breath every minute he has custody of my granddaughter.
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Miller and Emily Moreno were married from 2022 until their divorce in 2025. They share a two-year-old daughter and have been engaged in a contested custody matter following the split.
Emily Moreno has alleged in court filings that during their marriage Miller held a gun to her head, pushed her against a wall and struck her head, scalded her by throwing hot water, and that their daughter sustained a fractured collarbone. Miller has denied causing the collarbone injury and stated that the child was no longer in his care when the injury was discovered.
“I have never abused our daughter,” Miller said in a roughly 20-minute livestream following the allegations. He added that he “categorically denies” the abuse allegations and stated that there is no evidence. “I’m not getting out of this race, and I’m winning in November,” he added in the livestream.
Miller represents Ohio’s 7th Congressional District and had been endorsed by President Donald Trump prior to the allegations. The district has been viewed as competitive in the context of the 2026 midterm elections.
