Ohio Senator Calls for Rep. Max Miller to Resign Amid Abuse Allegations

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) announced on Sunday that Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) should step down from his congressional race because of abuse allegations detailed in court filings. Moreno, whose daughter Emily was married to Miller until last year, said the accusations have made it impossible to keep the matter private and described Miller’s behavior as “increasingly erratic and dangerous.”

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Emily Moreno alleges that Miller burned her with boiling water, physically assaulted her, and abused their toddler daughter. The allegations are documented in court papers filed after their 2024 divorce. Miller has repeatedly denied the claims, stating that no court or agency has ever substantiated any allegation and that no criminal charges have been filed. Both Moreno and Miller rose politically through close ties to former President Donald Trump, who later said the accusations were “so far…just accusations” and that he would review them.

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• Bernie Moreno: In a social-media post, he emphasized protecting his daughter and granddaughter, asserting that Miller’s conduct endangers the family and fails the character standards for office.

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• Emily Moreno’s spokesperson: Stefan Mychajliw called Miller’s video “a bizarre and lie-filled rant” and asserted that a “documented trove of evidence” shows a pattern of violent behavior, adding confidence that “justice will prevail in court.”

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• Donald Trump: While aboard Air Force One, he said he had just learned of the allegations and would examine them.

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Republicans currently hold a 218-to-214 edge in the U.S. House, with three seats vacant. Miller’s seat in Ohio’s safe Republican district could become competitive for Democrats in the November midterms, potentially influencing the narrow majority.

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• “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,” — Emily Moreno

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• “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,” — Bernie Moreno

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• “Just want to be clear: no court, no agency has ever substantiated any allegation of abuse against me. No criminal charge has ever been filed against me,” — Max Miller

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• “I mean, so far it's accusations,” — Donald Trump, associations with president

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