Vance steers clear of Max Miller controversy — for now

Published August 5, 2026 4:38pm ET | Updated August 5, 2026 4:38pm ET



Vice President JD Vance has remained notably quiet on the allegations against Rep. Max Miller (R-OH), the former son-in-law of Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH), despite Vance and Moreno’s long-running relationship.

Vance made his first public appearance on Wednesday as the domestic violence allegations against Miller received new scrutiny this week after the congressman, who was married to Moreno’s daughter Emily, took part in a 20-minute video livestream defending himself against the accusations and posting supporting documentation on social media, though the document dump included a nude photo of the former couple’s 2-year-old daughter.

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