Senator Critiques Ex-son-in-law's Fitness for Office

WHO:

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

NBC News Politics - Emily Moreno accused Miller of multiple instances of domestic abuse, including an incident where he allegedly held a gun to her.

Alternet - Senator Bernie Moreno stated, “As he has admitted privately, Max Miller needs serious psychological help. He is a danger to my daughter, and I hold my breath every minute he has custody of my granddaughter.”

NBC News Politics - Senator Bernie Moreno stated, “It's been horrific to watch this play out in full public view, all while knowing an innocent two-year-old girl is caught in the middle” regarding the custody dispute involving his granddaughter.

CNN - Max Miller, Emily Moreno, Bernie Moreno

Rolling Stone Politics - Max Miller, Emily Moreno, Senator Bernie Moreno

NBC News Politics - Max Miller, Emily Moreno, Senator Bernie Moreno

WHAT:

NBC News Politics - Max Miller filed for divorce from Emily Moreno in 2024, which was finalized in 2025.

NBC News Politics - A lawyer for Moreno requested a restraining order against Miller, alleging he grabbed a bag belonging to Moreno's attorney outside an Ohio courtroom.

CNN - Allies of Trump are urging him to rescind his endorsement of Max Miller amid domestic abuse allegations.

NBC News Politics - Max Miller's divorce from Emily Moreno was finalized in 2025.

CNN - Emily Moreno accused Miller of holding a gun to her during an incident, as described in police videos.

CNN - Trump has privately told some allies that he doesn’t believe Miller can win the race, given the accusations, and that he should drop out.

CNN - Miller filed a defamation case against his ex-wife in May.

CNN - A lawyer for Moreno asked a judge to issue a restraining order against Miller, alleging that he grabbed a bag belonging to Moreno's attorney outside an Ohio courtroom.

CNN - Max Miller is set to face Democrat Brian Poindexter in the midterms on November 3.

CNN - Bernie Moreno stated that Miller is a “danger” to his daughter and expressed concern every time Miller has custody of his granddaughter.

NBC News Politics - Max Miller is running for re-election to a third term in Congress.

NBC News Politics - Senator Bernie Moreno has called on Max Miller to step down from his position.

WHERE:

NBC News Politics - Ohio

WHEN:

NBC News Politics - Max Miller is set to face Democrat Brian Poindexter in the midterms on November 3.

WHY:

NBC News Politics - Senator Bernie Moreno stated, “If there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller fails them.”

Alternet - Senator Bernie Moreno described the situation as a "pretty grotesque" example of a "personal family situation" and expressed concern for the safety of his family.

AlterNet - Former Rep. Peter Meijer stated that if a member of Congress is the reason why colleagues are being asked about serious allegations, it is detrimental to building alliances within the caucus.

CNN - Bernie Moreno claimed, “If there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller fails them.”

NBC News Politics - Senator Bernie Moreno has stated that Max Miller is unfit for Congress due to troubling accusations of domestic abuse against his ex-wife, Emily Moreno.

HOW:

Alternet - Senator Moreno expressed frustration with reporters asking why he took so long to speak out against Miller, stating, “I hope you never have to go through this situation, because you wouldn’t ask that kind of f----- question.”

CNN - Miller stated in a livestream, “My former wife is engaging in a pattern of reporting incredible, serious and destructive allegations with absolutely no evidence.”

CNN - Max Miller stated in a livestream, “I’m not getting out of this race, and I’m winning in November.”

Rolling Stone Politics - Max Miller has been accused of a disturbing array of abuse against Emily Moreno.

(UPDATED August 4, 2026 07:38 UTC)

Max Miller, who married Emily Moreno at the Trump National Golf Club in 2022, filed for divorce in 2024, which was finalized in 2025, amid allegations of domestic abuse. A lawyer for Moreno has requested a restraining order against Miller after an incident outside an Ohio courtroom, where he allegedly grabbed a bag belonging to her attorney. Looking ahead, Miller is set to face Democrat Brian Poindexter in the midterms on November 3, as Senator Bernie Moreno criticized him, stating that he fails to meet basic standards of character required for elected office.

(UPDATED August 4, 2026 04:09 UTC)

Senator Bernie Moreno has raised serious concerns about Max Miller, stating that he believes Miller needs psychological help and poses a danger to his family. Allies of Trump are now urging him to withdraw his endorsement of Miller, who has faced domestic abuse allegations, including an incident where his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, accused him of holding a gun to her. In response to questions about why he waited to speak out, Senator Moreno expressed frustration, emphasizing the gravity of the situation and the personal impact it has had on his family.

(UPDATED August 4, 2026 00:04 UTC)

Senator Bernie Moreno expressed deep concern over the custody dispute involving his granddaughter, stating it has been horrific to witness the situation unfold publicly while an innocent two-year-old girl is caught in the middle. Meanwhile, Trump has privately voiced doubts to allies about Miller's chances in the race, suggesting he should consider dropping out, as Miller faces serious accusations and has filed a defamation case against his ex-wife. In a recent livestream, Miller defended himself by claiming that his former wife is making serious allegations without any evidence to support them.

(UPDATED August 3, 2026 20:34 UTC)

Max Miller is gearing up to face Democrat Brian Poindexter in the midterms on November 3, while Bernie Moreno has voiced serious concerns about Miller, labeling him a “danger” to his daughter and expressing worry whenever Miller has custody of his granddaughter. Moreno further criticized Miller, stating, “If there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller fails them.” In response, Miller declared during a livestream, “I’m not getting out of this race, and I’m winning in November.”

(UPDATED August 3, 2026 16:31 UTC)

Max Miller is running for re-election to a third term in Congress, but Senator Bernie Moreno is calling for him to step down, citing troubling accusations of domestic abuse against his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. The situation has garnered significant attention in Ohio, where these developments are unfolding. Miller faces serious allegations of a disturbing array of abuse, which Moreno claims makes him unfit for Congress.