Senator Bernie Moreno Calls for Max Miller to Resign.
Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) went live on X Sunday to deny that he physically abused his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, or their 2-year-old daughter, Ruth.
- Miller won his northeast Ohio seat in 2024 by roughly 51% of the vote.
- Emily Moreno's lawyer filed for a restraining order, citing alleged harassment of her counsel.
- Mother Jones published roughly 2,000 pages of court filings, police reports, and child welfare documents.
- Miller sued Emily Moreno and her attorney for defamation over the abuse claims.
Why it matters: The seat sits on the edge of House control. Cook Political Report has already shifted its rating toward Democrats.
- August 5 is the deadline for Ohio Republicans to substitute a different candidate on the ballot.
- Sen. Bernie Moreno — Emily's father and Miller's former father-in-law — publicly condemned Miller, calling his behavior "erratic and dangerous."
How 39 sources split on this story
Where they split: The central dispute is whether the documented allegations represent a credible record of abuse or a pattern of unsubstantiated claims made in a bitter custody fight.
Center coverage, 8 sources: The center frames the story as a structural political problem: Republican leaders face a binary between defending Miller and risking the seat, with a hard ballot deadline forcing a decision.
Associated Press6hSen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House
CNBC2hGOP Sen. Moreno says ex-son-in-law Max Miller shouldn't serve in House, needs 'serious psychological help'
Fortune46mSen. Bernie Moreno says Rep. Max Miller shouldn't serve in the House, calling former son-in-law a 'danger to my daughter' and granddaughter | Fortune
Newsweek6hMax Miller vows to stand at midterms as he denies abuse allegations
PBS NewsHour5hSen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House
TMZ2hSen. Bernie Moreno Calls Rep. Max Miller a Danger, Says He Should Leave Congress
USA Today2hSen. Moreno says ex-son-in-law should leave Congress amid abuse allegationsLeft coverage, 15 sources: The left frames the story as a test of Republican hypocrisy — the party that pressured Democrats over similar scandals is now staying silent to protect a competitive seat.
MSNBC6hRep. Max Miller denies domestic abuse allegations, angering Sen. Bernie Moreno
Raw Story4hMAGA candidate abuse allegation denial backfires as resignation calls mount
The Independent3hSen. Bernie Moreno calls for ex-son-in-law to quit Congress and get ‘psychological help’
ABC News2hSen. Moreno calls for Rep. Max Miller to resign for allegedly abusing his daughter
Al Jazeera3hRepublican senator says former son-in-law should resign from US Congress
AlterNet4h'Don't believe him': Mental health expert tears apart 'self-pitying' Miller
CBS News3hSen. Moreno says ex-son-in-law Max Miller shouldn't serve in Congress
CNN6hBernie Moreno says Max Miller ‘should not serve’ in Congress over abuse allegations
Mediaite4h‘Max Miller Needs Serious Psychological Help’: GOP Senator Destroys House Republican Accused o ...
Mother Jones5hRepublican Sen. Bernie Moreno Says Max Miller is Unfit to Hold Office
NBC News44mSen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller shouldn’t serve in Congress following abuse allegations
Political Wire10hMoreno Says Max Miller Is Unfit for Public OfficeRight coverage, 16 sources: The right leads with Miller's own denial and the documents he released, presenting the dispute as a contested he-said/she-said custody battle rather than a settled factual record.
Fox News4hOhio GOP family feud explodes as Sen Bernie Moreno calls on Rep Max Miller to resign
Washington Examiner5hBernie Moreno says Max Miller needs ‘serious psychological help,’ calls on him to resign
Just the News4hGOP Sen. Bernie Moreno says GOP Rep. Max Miller ‘should not’ be serving in Congress
The Epoch Times22hSen. Moreno Says Rep. Max Miller Should Not Serve in Congress Over Abuse Allegations
Daily Mail6hCongressman refuses to drop out of race as he stumbles to clear name over claims he physically ABUSED his daughter and ex-wife
Independent Journal Review3dEx-Wife Files Restraining Order Against GOP Congressman Max Miller After Domestic Abuse Allegations
New York Post6hOhio Sen. Bernie Moreno finally calls for Rep. Max Miller to resign after he allegedly abused Moreno's own daughter
PJ Media7hSen. Moreno Wants Accused-Abuser Son-in-Law Out of Congress
RedState10hOhio Rep. Max Miller Defends Reputation Amid Abuse Accusations
The Daily Caller1hSenator Says Ex-Son-In-Law Congressman Who Allegedly Threw Scalding Water On Daughter Should Resign
The Daily Signal2hMoreno Says Ex-Son-In-Law Is a ‘Danger’ Who Should Not Serve in Congress
The Daily Wire22hBernie Moreno Accuses Max Miller Of Abusing His Daughter After Congressman Breaks SilenceWhat’s next: Miller posted court documents to a Dropbox link he says supports his account; the link appeared broken at first.
- The Democratic Women's Caucus has called for a House Ethics Committee investigation.
- President Trump endorsed Miller before the legal dispute escalated; no updated statement has been reported.
- Will Ohio Republicans move to replace Miller on the ballot before the August 5 deadline?
- Will the House Ethics Committee open a formal investigation?
- How will Trump's prior endorsement factor into the party's public posture?