Ohio GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno on Sunday said his former son-in-law, Republican Rep. Max Miller, should not serve in Congress because of abuse allegations levied by Morenos daughter against Miller.As he has admitted privately, Max Miller needs serious psychological help, Moreno said on X. He is a danger to my daughter, and I hold my breath every minute he has custody of my granddaughter.He should not serve in the House of Representatives, Moreno said.Morenos statement came shortly after Miller appeared on a livestream in which he denied allegations of abuse and said hes staying in his race. Im not getting out of this race, and Im winning in November, Miller said.RELATED STORY | Democrats see a chance to flip a US House seat as abuse claims mount against Ohio Rep. Max MillerThe statement from Moreno marked his first extensive public comment on the abuse allegations that have embroiled Miller for months and that could threaten the congressmans chances to be reelected to represent Ohios 7th District. President Donald Trump won the district by 11 points in 2024, and it has long been considered a solidly safe Republican seat.Responding to his former father-in-laws statement, Miller said on X: You know this isnt true and the only reason you are speaking out now is to hide from your own media circus.Miller was married to Morenos daughter, Emily Moreno, from 2022 to 2025, and they share a daughter. Their divorce led to a highly contentious and public custody battle.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | New video sheds light on alleged road rage incident involving Ohio congressmanIn a statement responding to Millers livestream, during which Miller said no court or government agency had substantiated the allegations, a spokesperson for Emily Moreno said there is a documented trove of evidence that Miller has a history of violent and dangerous behavior and no amount of victim shaming will change that.It is despicable and abhorrent that Miller lied on an unhinged and humiliating video for their daughter to watch one day, Stefan Mychajliw said. No loving parent would have ever used their daughter as a PR pawn to save their own political career.Republican control of the House could be imperiled if Miller loses the race against his Democratic opponent, Brian Poindexter.If Miller were to drop out of the race, the deadline for the Ohio GOP to replace him on this falls ballot is August 10.The-CNN-Wire 2026 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved. ...read more read less