Bernie Moreno of Ohio on Sunday Called on Rep

Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno on Sunday publicly called on Rep. Max Miller, his former son-in-law, to resign from Congress over allegations of domestic and child abuse.

Moreno, who as recently as Friday had declined to address the accusations made by his daughter, Emily Moreno, issued a statement on X saying Miller fails basic standards of character and should not serve in the House. “I believe Max Miller needs to seek professional help to end the clear pattern of abuse he has left in his wake, Moreno wrote, adding that he had hoped the matter would remain private but Miller’s “increasingly erratic and dangerous behavior” made that impossible. The senator’s demand came hours after Miller, a Republican representing Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, went live on Sunday to deny the allegations and insist he would remain on the ballot for re-election ahead of Wednesday’s candidate-replacement deadline.

“No court, no agency has ever substantiated any allegation of abuse against me, Miller said. “No criminal charge has ever been filed against me. He said every allegation had already been investigated and that he had cooperated fully because he had nothing to hide.

Emily Moreno has accused Miller of throwing hot water from a pan at her, holding a gun to her head and breaking their toddler daughter’s collarbone, according to court testimony and the New York Times. Miller, 37, faces additional allegations from former girlfriend Stephanie Grisham, former White House press secretary. Emily Moreno, a conservative policy adviser, shares a two-year-old daughter with Miller; the former couple have been in a custody dispute since 2024 and married in 2022. In his statement, Moreno called it “horrific” to watch the situation unfold in public “all while knowing an innocent two-year-old girl is caught in the middle.

Democrats see the Ohio seat as a potential pickup, while Republicans have largely stayed silent. Asked Friday by NOTUS whether Miller should continue his campaign, Moreno replied, “I don’t know.”””””