Republican Senator Bernie Moreno on Sunday issued a public call for Representative Max Miller to step down from his House seat, citing allegations of domestic and child abuse. Moreno, who is Miller’s ex father-in-law, stated that if character standards are required for elected office, Miller does not meet them and should seek professional help. The senator also said Miller should not remain free to endanger others until addressing what Moreno characterized as a clear pattern of abusive behavior.
Miller responded hours later with a live stream denying all allegations and declaring his intention to continue his re-election campaign. He stated that no court or agency has substantiated any abuse allegations against him and no criminal charges have been filed. Miller said he cooperated fully with previous investigations and maintains he has nothing to hide.
The allegations against Miller include claims from his ex-wife Emily Moreno, a conservative policy adviser, that he poured hot water on her, held a gun to her head, and broke their toddler daughter’s collarbone. Emily Moreno testified earlier in connection with a defamation lawsuit that Miller threw hot water from a cooking pan at her. Miller also faces allegations from former girlfriend Stephanie Grisham, the former White House press secretary. The couple married in 2022 and has been involved in a custody dispute over their two-year-old daughter since 2024.
Bernie Moreno said he had hoped the situation would remain private but that Miller’s behavior made this impossible. Moreno’s statement came ahead of Wednesday’s deadline to replace a candidate on the ballot. The allegations have intensified scrutiny of Ohio’s seventh congressional district race, with Democrats viewing the seat as a potential pickup while Republicans have largely refrained from public comment.
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