Sen. Bernie Moreno says Rep. Max Miller shouldn’t serve in the House, calling former son-in-law a ‘danger to my daughter’ and granddaughter

U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno has stated that his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, should not serve in the House of Representatives and should seek professional help due to allegations of domestic abuse. The former son-in-law defended himself against these allegations in a live video on X, denying any wrongdoing. Senator Moreno, who has been restrained publicly in recent months due to the ongoing custody dispute, said in a lengthy post that Miller "fails basic standards of character required to hold elected office" and that he is "a danger to my daughter."

Miller has denied the abuse allegations and stated that he will remain in his reelection campaign before a Wednesday deadline to replace him. Democrats see an opportunity in Miller's northeast Ohio congressional seat as his Republican incumbent faces mounting pressure over the allegations. The custody dispute between Miller and his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, has escalated in recent weeks, with accusations of Miller scalding, hitting, and threatening her while they were married.

Miller denies these claims and has been endorsed by President Donald Trump and served as a White House adviser during Trump's first term. Emily Moreno has accused Miller of scalding, hitting, and threatening her during their marriage. The pair have presented different theories about how a broken collarbone on their 2-year-old daughter led Emily to contact authorities.

Miller released a voluminous cache of investigative and court documents related to the custody dispute in an attempt to counter the criticisms.