Senator Moreno Urges Ex-son-in-law Miller to Step Down

WHO:

CNN - Max Miller married Emily Moreno at the Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey in 2022.

CNN - Emily Moreno's attorney, Andrew Zashin, filed a request for a restraining order against Max Miller, alleging he grabbed Zashin's and another attorney's bag outside an Ohio courtroom.

CBS News - GOP Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio, Rep. Max Miller, Emily Moreno (Miller's ex-wife), Stefan Mychajliw (spokesman for Emily Moreno), Andrew Zashin (Emily's attorney).

Alternet - Stephanie Grisham (former press secretary for Trump), Adam Kinzinger (former Rep. R-IL), Nicholas Grossman (international relations professor), Dr. Harriet Fraad (mental health counselor).

WHAT:

CNN - Max Miller stated in a livestream, "I’m not getting out of this race, and I’m winning in November," regarding his reelection bid.

CNN - Miller is set to face Democratic candidate Brian Poindexter in the midterm elections on November 3.

CBS News - Max Miller stated in a livestream, "I’ve been portrayed as an abusive husband, an abusive father, and a violent man. Those allegations have damaged my reputation, caused enormous pain to my family, and most importantly, it's affected our daughter."

CBS News - Emily Moreno's spokesman, Stefan Mychajliw, stated, "There is a documented trove of evidence that Miller has a history of violent and dangerous behavior and no amount of victim shaming will change that."

Alternet - Emily Moreno accused Miller of physically attacking one of her attorneys, Andrew Zashin, during a recent hearing.

NBC News - Congressman Max Miller vowed to remain in the race for reelection amid the abuse allegations.

Fox News - Senator Moreno called for Miller's resignation and stated he needs "serious psychological help."

CBS News - Senator Bernie Moreno stated, "If there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller fails them," in a post on X.

CBS News - Max Miller responded to Senator Moreno's statements, saying, "If my daughter said the same thing to me, I personally wouldn't wait two years before holding him accountable."

Alternet - Emily Moreno accused Miller of physically attacking one of her attorneys, Andrew Zashin, during a recent hearing.

Alternet - Miller characterized the allegations against him as part of a "malicious smear campaign driven by both personal and political ulterior motives."

Fox News - Senator Moreno described the last two years as "pure hell" for his family and stated, "Max Miller's increasingly erratic and dangerous behavior has made that impossible" to keep the matter private.

CBS News - Emily Moreno alleged in court filings that Miller threw her against a wall during a custody exchange, causing their daughter to suffer a clavicle fracture and a handprint-shaped bruise.

CBS News - Emily Moreno accused Miller of throwing hot water at her in 2024 and pointing a gun at her last year.

CBS News - Miller claimed that he still has joint custody of his daughter and accused Emily Moreno of defaming him and abusing their child herself.

CBS News - Emily Moreno's spokesman stated, "Miller can lie and spin on X, but he cannot do so under oath in a court of law. We are confident that justice will prevail in court."

CBS News - Max Miller stated in a livestream, "These are incredibly serious criminal accusations, and if these accusations were true, I would be in jail."

CBS News - Miller pointed to an April letter from county investigators closing a probe into whether he physically abused his daughter in February, calling it "unsubstantiated."

CBS News - Senator Bernie Moreno stated, "If there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller fails them," in a post on X.

CBS News - Miller's ex-wife, Emily Moreno, alleged in court filings that Miller has had physical and verbal altercations with her attorney amid an ongoing custody fight.

CBS News - Emily Moreno accused Miller of throwing a pot of boiling water on her, scalding her chest, and doing this in the view of their baby.

Alternet - Emily Moreno accused Miller of physically attacking one of her attorneys, Andrew Zashin, during a recent hearing.

CBS News - Senator Bernie Moreno stated that Max Miller should not serve in Congress due to abuse claims.

CBS News - Max Miller denied all allegations of misconduct and vowed to stay in the race for another term.

CBS News - Emily Moreno filed for a restraining order against Max Miller amid ongoing custody disputes.

CBS News - Emily Moreno accused Miller of physical and verbal altercations, including throwing her against a wall and causing their daughter to suffer a clavicle fracture.

Alternet - Miller is accused of multiple instances of domestic violence, including throwing boiling water on Emily Moreno and holding a gun to her head.

Fox News - Senator Moreno called for Miller's resignation and stated he needs "serious psychological help."

WHERE:

CBS News - The events are taking place in Ohio, specifically involving a custody battle and legal filings in court.

WHEN:

CBS News - Miller and Emily Moreno were married between 2022 and 2025.

CBS News - The restraining order request was made last week.

CBS News - Allegations of abuse include incidents reported in February and 2024.

WHY:

CNN - President Trump stated he would “look at” the abuse allegations against Max Miller, saying, “I mean, so far, it’s accusations.”

Fox News - Senator Moreno expressed concern for the safety of his family, stating, "I believe Max Miller needs to seek professional help to end the clear pattern of abuse he has left in his wake."

CBS News - Senator Bernie Moreno stated, "I believe he should not be free to continue endangering others until he does."

CBS News - Senator Moreno expressed that he believes Miller "needs serious psychological help" and is a "danger to my daughter."

CBS News - Senator Moreno expressed concern for the safety of his family, stating, "I believe Max Miller needs to seek professional help to end the clear pattern of abuse he has left in his wake."

CBS News - Senator Moreno expressed concern for his family's safety and stated that Miller's behavior has made it impossible to keep the matter private.

CBS News - Miller suggested that the timing of the allegations was intended to influence the custody battle.

HOW:

CBS News - Miller released documents that he argued would clear him of allegations that he injured his child or abused his former wife.

NBC News - Congressman Max Miller vowed to remain in the race for reelection amid the abuse allegations.

CBS News - Miller released documents that he argued would clear him of allegations that he injured his child or abused his former wife.

Alternet - Miller characterized the allegations against him as part of a "malicious smear campaign driven by both personal and political ulterior motives."

CBS News - Miller responded to the allegations in a livestream on X, where he claimed, "These are incredibly serious criminal accusations, and if these accusations were true, I would be in jail."

CBS News - Miller responded to allegations through a livestream on X, where he denied the accusations and released documents he claimed would clear him.

CBS News - Emily Moreno's spokesman described Miller's livestream as "shameful" and "lie-filled," asserting there is evidence of Miller's violent behavior.

(UPDATED August 3, 2026 18:36 UTC)

Max Miller, who married Emily Moreno at the Trump National Golf Club in 2022, is facing legal troubles as Moreno's attorney has filed a request for a restraining order against him, alleging he grabbed their bags outside an Ohio courtroom. Despite these allegations, Miller remains determined in his reelection bid, stating in a livestream, "I’m not getting out of this race, and I’m winning in November," as he prepares to face Democratic candidate Brian Poindexter in the midterm elections on November 3. President Trump has commented on the situation, saying he would “look at” the abuse allegations against Miller, adding, “I mean, so far, it’s accusations.”

(UPDATED August 3, 2026 16:20 UTC)

Max Miller addressed allegations of abuse during a livestream, stating that these claims have severely impacted his reputation and family, particularly their daughter. In response, Emily Moreno's spokesman asserted that there is substantial evidence of Miller's violent behavior, while Moreno herself accused him of physically attacking one of her attorneys. Despite the mounting pressure, including calls for his resignation from Senator Moreno, Miller has vowed to continue his campaign for reelection.

(UPDATED August 3, 2026 05:30 UTC)

Senator Bernie Moreno has publicly criticized Max Miller, stating that he fails basic standards of character required for elected office, while Miller has countered that if his daughter made similar accusations, he wouldn't wait two years to hold someone accountable. Emily Moreno has accused Miller of physically attacking her attorney during a recent hearing, which Miller has dismissed as a "malicious smear campaign" with ulterior motives. Despite the ongoing allegations, Miller has vowed to continue his campaign for reelection, while Senator Moreno expressed deep concern for his family's safety and suggested that Miller may need professional help.

(UPDATED August 3, 2026 01:23 UTC)

In a recent livestream, Max Miller expressed that allegations against him of being an abusive husband and father have severely impacted his reputation and family, particularly affecting their daughter. Meanwhile, Emily Moreno has made serious accusations in court filings, claiming Miller threw her against a wall during a custody exchange, resulting in their daughter suffering a clavicle fracture and a bruise. In response to these allegations, Miller maintains he has joint custody and has released documents he believes will exonerate him, while Moreno's spokesman insists that the truth will come out in court.

(UPDATED August 2, 2026 22:50 UTC)

Max Miller addressed serious criminal accusations against him during a livestream, asserting that if they were true, he would be in jail, while also referencing an April letter from county investigators that deemed the allegations of physical abuse against his daughter as "unsubstantiated." In response, Emily Moreno's spokesman claimed there is substantial evidence of Miller's violent history, and Senator Moreno described the past two years as "pure hell," emphasizing that Miller's behavior has made it impossible to keep the situation private. Moreno further stated that he believes Miller is a "danger to my daughter" and needs serious psychological help, while Miller dismissed the allegations as a "malicious smear campaign" with ulterior motives.

(UPDATED August 2, 2026 21:45 UTC)

Senator Bernie Moreno has publicly criticized Max Miller, stating that he fails basic standards of character required for elected office, following serious allegations made by Miller's ex-wife, Emily Moreno. In court filings, Emily accused Miller of physical abuse, including an incident where he allegedly threw boiling water on her in front of their baby, as well as attacking her attorney during a custody dispute. In response to these allegations, Miller defended himself in a livestream, claiming that if the accusations were true, he would be in jail.

(UPDATED August 2, 2026 20:05 UTC)

Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio has publicly stated that Max Miller should not serve in Congress due to serious abuse claims, while Miller has denied all allegations of misconduct and remains committed to his campaign for another term. Emily Moreno has filed for a restraining order against Miller, accusing him of physical and verbal abuse, including throwing her against a wall and causing their daughter to suffer a clavicle fracture, with additional allegations of domestic violence emerging. In response to the accusations, Miller held a livestream on X to deny the claims and share documents he believes will exonerate him, but Emily's spokesman has labeled the livestream as "shameful" and "lie-filled," insisting there is evidence of Miller's violent behavior.