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Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House
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Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House

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  • Senator Bernie Moreno stated his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, should not serve in the House and needs psychological help.
  • Moreno cited allegations of domestic abuse against Miller, who is running for re-election in Ohio.
  • Miller denies the allegations and plans to continue his campaign, while Democrats see an opportunity to flip his seat.

U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno publicly stated that his former son-in-law, U.S. Representative Max Miller, should not hold office and requires professional help. Moreno's comments come amid allegations of domestic abuse leveled against Miller, who is seeking re-election in Ohio's northeast congressional district. "If there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller fails them," Moreno wrote in a lengthy post. "He should not serve in the House of Representatives." Moreno added that 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." Miller, who has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump and served as a White House adviser, has denied abusing his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their daughter. Emily Moreno has accused Miller of scalding, hitting, and threatening her during their marriage. Miller also denied involvement in a broken collarbone sustained by their 2-year-old daughter, an incident that led Emily Moreno to contact authorities. The couple divorced last year. Despite the escalating accusations and scrutiny, Miller announced he will remain in the race for re-election, with a Wednesday deadline to withdraw. Democrats view the situation as a potential opportunity to gain a seat in Congress. Miller released a large volume of court documents and evidence related to the custody dispute, which his ex-wife's spokesperson called "shameful" and a "PR pawn."

If there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller fails them. He should not serve in the House of Representatives.

โ€” Bernie MorenoSenator Bernie Moreno's statement regarding his former son-in-law, Max Miller.
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