Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno Says Max Miller is Unfit to Hold Office
Shortly after Congressman Max Miller (R-Ohio) went live on X to defend himself against recent reporting by Mother Jones documenting allegations of domestic violence against his ex-wife, Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) posted his first in-depth public comment on the matter, saying Miller is unfit to hold office. “As he has admitted privately, Max Miller needs […]
Ohio Republican Senator Bernie Moreno has criticized Congressman Max Miller, accusing him of being unfit to hold office due to alleged domestic violence. Moreno's daughter was married to Miller, and Moreno expressed concern for his granddaughter's safety, stating that Miller needs serious psychological help. According to Mother Jones, Miller's ex-wife, Emily Moreno, reported that he had previously held a gun to her head, thrown hot water at her, and shoved her against the wall.
These incidents were investigated in relation to a broken collarbone suffered by Miller and Moreno's toddler. The investigation was deemed "unsubstantiated" due to lack of evidence. Miller has denied all allegations of violence. Moreno emphasized that Miller should seek professional help to end the pattern of abuse he has left in his wake and should not be free to endanger others until he does.
In addition to the ex-wife's accusations, Miller has been accused of throwing a woman down the stairs in 2021, though she recently stated that the incident was traumatic. In 2017, Miller sued a former White House press secretary for defamation, alleging that she was referring to him, but the two reached a confidential settlement.
Recently, some Republicans have reportedly expressed concerns about the accusations against Miller, comparing the situation to a more severe case involving Graham Platner.
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