Moreno Wishes Ex-Son-in-Law Rehabilitation
The Ohio senator commented on Max Miller's defeat, calling it an ongoing family issue rather than a political one.
By Grace Almasi ·
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) stated Tuesday that he wishes his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, "nothing but, actually, rehabilitation." The senator made the remarks in response to Miller losing his bid for reelection in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District.
Moreno told TMZ DC’s Charlie Cotton that the situation had nothing to do with politics for him. He described the matter as an ongoing family issue that he hopes gets resolved. "Honestly .. he’s the father of my granddaughter," Moreno said. "I wish him nothing but, actually, rehabilitation and to actually be a good dad."
The comments follow a year of intense legal and political pressure on Miller. In August, the House lawmaker’s ex-wife, Emily Moreno, accused him of physically abusing her and their child. She filed court documents claiming he tossed hot water on her, held a gun to her head, and broke their daughter’s collarbone. Miller denied the claims and later sued Emily Moreno for defamation.
When the allegations first gained widespread attention earlier this year, Sen. Moreno called on Miller to step down from his seat. He argued that Miller needed serious psychological help to end a clear pattern of abuse. "If there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller fails them," the senator wrote on social media. He added that Miller should not be free to continue endangering others until he sought professional help.
Miller served two terms in the U.S. House before facing the 2026 election. Democrats secured an upset victory last week, electing Brain Poindexter to the seat. The result surprised many in the GOP because President Trump won the district by double digits in 2024. Poindexter now takes office as the new representative for the area.
The loss ends Miller’s tenure in Congress after his ex-wife’s allegations dominated the campaign trail. Sen. Moreno’s Tuesday reaction focuses on the personal relationship between the two families rather than the partisan outcome. The senator emphasized the importance of Miller being a good father to his granddaughter as he moves forward.
