Bernie Moreno Calls for Max Miller's Exit From Congress Amid Abuse Claims
WHO:
CNN - U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, Republican Rep. Max Miller, Emily Moreno (Miller's ex-wife), Stefan Mychajliw (spokesperson for Emily Moreno)
ABC News - Max Miller, Bernie Moreno, President Donald Trump, Brian Poindexter (Miller's Democratic opponent)
US Magazine - Bernie Moreno, Emily Moreno, Max Miller
WHAT:
CNN - Bernie Moreno stated that Max Miller “should not serve” in Congress due to abuse allegations.
ABC News - Max Miller denied allegations of domestic abuse and stated, “I’m not dropping out of this race and I’ll win in November.”
ABC News - Emily Moreno accused Max Miller of scalding, hitting, and threatening her during their marriage.
ABC News - A spokesperson for Emily Moreno claimed there is a “documented trove of evidence” against Miller.
ABC News - Miller released a cache of investigative and court documents related to the custody dispute.
ABC News - Democrats have called for Miller to resign and requested a congressional ethics investigation.
WHERE:
CNN - Ohio’s 7th District, where Max Miller is seeking re-election.
WHEN:
CNN - The deadline for the Ohio GOP to replace Max Miller on the ballot is August 10.
ABC News - Miller and Emily Moreno were married from 2022 to 2025.
WHY:
CNN - Bernie Moreno expressed concern for his daughter and granddaughter, stating Miller “is a danger to my daughter.”
ABC News - The allegations against Miller have drawn increased scrutiny due to a contentious custody battle.
HOW:
ABC News - Max Miller defended himself against the allegations in a livestream on X.
(UPDATED August 2, 2026 17:54 UTC)
In Ohio's 7th District, Bernie Moreno has publicly stated that Max Miller should not serve in Congress due to serious abuse allegations, while Miller has denied these claims and asserted that he will not withdraw from the race, confidently stating, “I’m not dropping out of this race and I’ll win in November.” Emily Moreno, Miller's ex-wife, has accused him of scalding, hitting, and threatening her during their marriage, and a spokesperson for her claims there is a “documented trove of evidence” against him. As the deadline for the Ohio GOP to replace Miller on the ballot approaches on August 10, Democrats are calling for his resignation and a congressional ethics investigation, while Miller has defended himself in a livestream on X.