Salt Lake City, UT, August 3, 2026 —

WASHINGTON D.C. – Ohio Republican Representative Max Miller is currently facing allegations of domestic abuse, brought forward by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno.

Miller has publicly addressed the claims, issuing a denial during a social media livestream. In the broadcast, he stated that he has no intention of resigning from his congressional seat or withdrawing from his upcoming reelection campaign.

The allegations come from Moreno, who is Miller’s ex-wife. Her father, Senator Bernie Moreno, has publicly called for Representative Miller’s resignation in light of the accusations.

The situation has drawn limited public comment from other prominent political figures. House Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Donald Trump have both offered brief statements on the matter, the specifics of which were not detailed.

Further details regarding the nature or timeline of the alleged domestic abuse have not been provided. Representative Miller’s office has not issued further statements beyond his livestream denial. The ex-wife’s father, Senator Moreno, has not elaborated on his call for resignation.

The political implications of these allegations for Representative Miller’s reelection bid remain to be seen as the situation develops.



Story summarized from the original created by Cami Mondeaux on www.deseret.com, see more information here.

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