Rep. Nancy Mace calls for an investigation into the ‘horrific’ domestic abuse allegations against fellow Republican Rep. Max Miller
Rep. Nancy Mace has called for an investigation into fellow Republican Rep. Max Miller after his ex-wife made domestic abuse allegations against him, adding fresh pressure on the Ohio congressman as he seeks reelection. Mace, a leading Republican advocate for accountability in cases of sexual misconduct and abuse, said the accusations must be thoroughly examined and that Miller should step down if they are proven true.
Nancy Mace demands investigation into ‘horrific’ abuse allegations against Max Miller
In a statement to Newsweek on Wednesday, July 29, the South Carolina Republican urged authorities to examine the allegations against Miller. “The allegations against Max Miller are horrific. They must be investigated, and if true, he should resign immediately,” Mace said.
Notably, Mace has been one of the most prominent Republican lawmakers pushing for greater transparency in Congress’ handling of sexual misconduct allegations. Earlier this year, she helped lead efforts to strengthen accountability for lawmakers accused of misconduct.
Court filings detail allegations against Max Miller
According to court filings and police interviews reported by multiple outlets, including The New York Times, Miller’s ex-wife, Emily Moreno, accused him of multiple acts of abuse during their marriage. Emily alleged that Miller threatened her with a firearm, physically assaulted her, threw hot water from a skillet at her, held a gun to her head, pushed her against a wall and fractured their child’s collarbone.
However, Miller has denied all of the allegations. “The facts speak for themselves: The court has continued to permit him joint custody of his child. If there were credible evidence supporting these outrageous accusations, that simply would not be the case. Congressman Miller will continue to vigorously defend his reputation against false and reckless allegations designed to inflame public opinion rather than reflect reality. This narrative has gone on long enough,” a spokesperson for Miller told Newsweek.
Court filings show Miller accused Emily of making “repeated false reports” to Child Protective Services. He has also claimed she owns a handgun and that their daughter’s injury occurred while she was driving.
Max Miller lobs public allegations against Emily Moreno and her father
Miller has publicly criticized both Emily and her father, Sen. Bernie Moreno. Speaking to Spectrum News, Miller claimed his ex-wife has “untreated bipolar disorder” — an allegation her attorney, Subodh Chandra, rejected. Chandra also said Miller “did not object to her having primary custody of their child, which belies his defamatory claim.”
On May 8, Miller posted on X, “It is unfortunate that @berniemoreno continues to fund and enable his daughter’s malicious campaign to ruin my life despite his knowledge of her mental health issues. Bernie, this must be distracting from your job. These antics harm your own grandchild. Anytime you want to put a stop to this, you can.”
Political fallout ahead of the midterms
The allegations emerged during Miller’s reelection campaign in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District. Democratic challenger Brian Poindexter — an ironworker and Brook Park councilmember backed by progressive figures including Bernie Sanders — said in May that the allegations against his Republican opponent “deserve the attention of law enforcement.” Poindexter wrote on X, “I’m a father of two daughters, and I stand with all women and children who are victims of abuse. No one can be above the law, no matter what their bank account looks like or who is in their saved contacts.”
Miller, however, dismissed speculation that his seat is in jeopardy as a result of the allegations, telling The New York Times, “Texas is turning blue like I’m losing my seat.”
A June GBAO poll found Miller leading Poindexter 44% to 43% among 500 likely voters, with 13% undecided, placing the race within the survey’s margin of error. The prediction market Kalshi currently gives Poindexter a 58% chance of flipping the seat, while Polymarket gives him a 50% chance.
Dspite the controversy, both the Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball continue to rate the race as “likely” Republican. Miller was first elected in 2022 after receiving President Donald Trump’s endorsement in his successful primary challenge against former Rep. Anthony Gonzalez.