Bernie Moreno responded to questions about his delayed statement regarding Rep. Max Miller, who is accused of abusing Moreno's daughter, Emily, and their 2-year-old granddaughter. During a press conference on Monday, Moreno expressed frustration with reporters asking about the timing of his comments, stating, "I hope you never have to go through this situation, because you wouldn’t ask that kind of question."
The allegations against Miller, which surfaced during a custody battle following his divorce from Emily, include serious claims of physical abuse. Moreno had initially refrained from commenting publicly, citing his daughter's wishes. However, he later called for Miller's resignation, stating that he poses a danger to his family.
Miller has denied the allegations and criticized Moreno's delayed response, suggesting it was politically motivated. He defended himself by questioning the credibility of his ex-wife, Emily, and claimed that their interactions post-allegations contradicted her accusations.
President Donald Trump commented on the situation, stating he would review the allegations but emphasized that they are currently just accusations. The Daily Beast has reached out for comments from both Miller and Moreno's offices.