Overview
- Sen. Bernie Moreno publicly wrote on Sunday that his former son‑in‑law, Rep. Max Miller, should not serve in the House and said Miller “needs serious psychological help,” citing concern for his daughter and granddaughter.
- Miller has categorically denied the allegations, posted a livestream and sets of documents he says support his account, filed a defamation suit against his ex‑wife, and said he will remain the GOP nominee for November.
- Court records and local child‑welfare files released in filings show Miller was not charged with a crime and investigators reported the child‑abuse claim as unsubstantiated, though police reports and media reporting describe serious allegations including scalding, threats with a gun and a broken collarbone.
- Ohio Republicans have until Aug. 5 to replace Miller on the general‑election ballot, a deadline that has prompted party deliberations and increased Democratic spending and messaging that have made the 7th District more competitive.
- No formal House Ethics Committee investigation has been announced and the controversy builds on prior public accusations against Miller, a former Trump aide, that have complicated GOP responses and could affect turnout and Republican messaging in the district.