Bernie Moreno says Max Miller shouldn't serve in Congress, or be around his granddaughter
WASHINGTON, DC: Sen Bernie Moreno has dramatically escalated his public feud with Rep Max Miller, his former son-in-law, calling on the Ohio congressman to resign from Congress and accusing him of posing a danger to his own family.
The extraordinary statement on Sunday, August 2, marked a sharp reversal from Moreno's position just two days earlier, when he declined to say whether Miller should remain on the ballot.
Now, amid ongoing allegations made by Moreno's daughter, Emily Miller, in court filings, the senator says the congressman should no longer serve in public office and should seek professional psychological help.
Miller has categorically denied the allegations and says the accusations are politically motivated.
Bernie Moreno's stance takes sharp turn
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.
— Bernie Moreno (@berniemoreno) August 2, 2026
It has been horrific to watch this play out in full public view, all while knowing an innocent…
Moreno's latest statement represents his strongest public condemnation of Miller since allegations against the congressman became public.
Writing on X, the senator said Miller had failed any "basic standards of character" required to hold elected office and argued he "should not serve in the House of Representatives."
Moreno also alleged that Miller "needs serious psychological help" and said he feared for the safety of his daughter and granddaughter whenever Miller had custody of the child.
The remarks mark a significant escalation from Friday, when Moreno responded, "I don't know," after being asked whether Miller should continue his reelection campaign, offering no further comment at the time.
Domestic violence allegations remain disputed
Once again, the media refuses to tell the truth. Let me be clear. The recent article by the @dailymail is nothing but lies. My team gave you everything you needed to refute these claims, but instead, @nieto_phillip and the @Daily_MailUS are stenographers for someone who truly…
— Max Miller (@MaxMillerOH) May 7, 2026
The dispute stems from allegations made by Emily Miller during divorce proceedings, in which she accused the congressman of multiple acts of domestic violence involving both herself and their young daughter.
Among the allegations contained in court filings are claims that Miller threw hot water at her, held a firearm to her head and fractured their daughter's collarbone. Miller has denied all of the allegations and filed a defamation lawsuit against his former wife.
In a livestream Sunday, Miller rejected accusations that he mistreated either his former wife or daughter, describing the claims as false and insisting he would remain in the congressional race.
Congressman refuses to step aside
Miller quickly responded to Moreno's statement, accusing the senator of turning a private family dispute into a political issue.
Posting on X, Miller said Moreno had waited years before speaking publicly and claimed the timing was driven by politics rather than concern for family members.
@berniemoreno If my daughter said the same thing to me, I personally wouldn’t wait two years before holding him accountable. You know this isn’t true and the only reason you are speaking out now is to hide from your own media circus. This is all political. https://t.co/6GmCGBwe5y
— Max Miller (@MaxMillerOH) August 2, 2026
He also rejected calls to leave Congress, telling supporters during his livestream that he would not withdraw from the race despite mounting political pressure.
The clash has transformed what began as a deeply personal family dispute into one of the most public intraparty conflicts in Ohio politics, with two prominent Republicans now openly confronting one another as Miller continues his reelection campaign.
