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Republican Senator Bernie Moreno has publicly called for Representative Max Miller to step down from Congress, citing domestic abuse allegations made by Moreno's daughter, Emily Moreno, who is Miller's ex-wife. In a social media post on Sunday, Moreno said Miller is not fit for office and should "seek professional help," according to Al Jazeera and The Guardian.

"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," Moreno wrote, as quoted by both outlets. "I believe Max Miller needs to seek professional help to end the clear pattern of abuse he has left in his wake. I believe he should not be free to continue endangering others until he does."

Miller, a Republican from Ohio's seventh congressional district, has denied the allegations and insisted he will not resign, stating in a livestream that no court or agency has ever substantiated any claim of abuse against him.

Coverage Comparison

Al Jazeera and The Guardian both reported Moreno's call for Miller's resignation, framing the story around the abuse allegations and the growing pressure on Miller. Both outlets noted that Moreno had previously declined to comment on the matter, breaking his silence on Sunday.

The Guardian's reporting added details about the nature of the allegations, including that Emily Moreno alleged Miller poured hot water on her, held a gun to her head, and broke their toddler daughter's collarbone. Al Jazeera's coverage mentioned that Emily Moreno alleged Miller hit, threatened, and threw scalding water on her, and that the couple's divorce was finalized last year amid a custody dispute.

Both outlets reported that Miller has denied the allegations and insisted he will not step down. The Guardian also reported that other Republican senators have called for Miller to resign, and that Donald Trump reportedly called Miller and told him "things aren't looking good" for his re-election campaign.

Key Claims

  • Senator Bernie Moreno called for Representative Max Miller to step down from Congress due to domestic abuse allegations, as reported by Al Jazeera and The Guardian.
  • Max Miller faces domestic abuse allegations involving his ex-wife Emily Moreno, as reported by both outlets.
  • Emily Moreno alleged that Miller hit, threatened, and threw scalding water on her while they were married, as reported by Al Jazeera. The Guardian reported additional allegations that Miller poured hot water on her, held a gun to her head, and broke their toddler daughter's collarbone.
  • Miller has denied the allegations and insisted he will not step down from Congress, as reported by both outlets.
  • Democratic lawmakers have called for Miller to resign and for an ethics investigation into his alleged actions, as reported by Al Jazeera.
  • Donald Trump reportedly called Miller and told him "things aren't looking good" for his re-election campaign, as reported by The Guardian.
  • Other Republican senators have called for Miller to resign, as reported by The Guardian. The Guardian quoted Senators Roger Marshall, Shelley Moore Capito, and Lisa Murkowski expressing support for Moreno's call or concern about the allegations.

Perspectives

Senator Bernie Moreno: Moreno, who is Emily Moreno's father, said Miller should not serve in the House and needs professional help, citing a "clear pattern of abuse" and "increasingly erratic and dangerous behavior."

Representative Max Miller: Miller denied all allegations, stating that no court or agency has ever substantiated any claim of abuse against him and that he has cooperated fully with investigations. He insisted he will remain in the race for re-election.

Other Republican senators: Senators Roger Marshall, Shelley Moore Capito, and Lisa Murkowski expressed support for Moreno's call or said the allegations are serious and elected officials should be held to high standards.

Donald Trump: According to The Guardian, Trump reportedly called Miller and told him "things aren't looking good" for his re-election campaign, adding pressure on Miller to step down.