Rep. Max Miller Defies Calls to Resign Amid Abuse Allegations FAST-MOVING
U.S. Representative Max Miller (R‑Ohio) held an 18‑minute livestream on X, announcing he will stay in the 2026 race for Ohio’s 7th Congressional District and intends to win in November. Miller denied all domestic‑abuse accusations made by his ex‑wife, Emily Moreno, who is the daughter of U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno. The allegations include Miller allegedly holding a gun to Moreno’s head, throwing hot water at her, and causing a broken collarbone to their two‑year‑old daughter.
Senator Bernie Moreno publicly rebuked his former son‑in‑law, saying Miller “fails basic standards of character,” should not serve in the House and must seek professional help. Democrats, gun‑violence‑prevention groups and the House Women’s Caucus have called for Miller’s resignation and an ethics investigation. Miller, a former White House adviser and Trump‑endorsed candidate, released documents via Dropbox claiming no evidence or court findings support the accusations.
The controversy has turned a previously safe Republican seat into a competitive race, with internal polling showing the margin narrowing and the possibility of a Democratic flip.
Entities: Bernie Moreno · Brian Poindexter · Donald Trump · Emily Moreno · Max Miller · Ohio's 7th Congressional District · Ohio’s 7th Congressional District · Shontel Brown
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 7 SOURCES] Max Miller denied the abuse allegations, stating no evidence or court findings, and released documents via Dropbox to support his innocence. (existing)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] No criminal charges have been filed; Child Protective Services found the abuse allegations unsubstantiated. (All articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Max Miller is a Republican U.S. Representative from Ohio's 7th Congressional District. (All articles)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Emily Moreno alleged Max Miller threw hot water, held a gun to her head, and caused a broken collarbone to their 2‑year‑old daughter. (existing)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Senator Bernie Moreno publicly said Max Miller should not serve in the House and should seek professional help. (existing)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Democratic leaders and gun‑violence‑prevention groups have called for Max Miller’s resignation and a congressional ethics investigation. (existing)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The race is viewed as potentially competitive, with Democrats seeing an opportunity to flip the seat. (All articles)
- [● 8 SOURCES] Max Miller announced he will not drop out of the race and intends to win in November. (existing)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Max Miller is endorsed by former President Donald Trump and served as a White House adviser during Trump’s first term. (new)