Trump's Ohio Congressman Faces Abuse Claims Amid Controversy

WHO:

[12:01 AM EDT] - Alternet - Sen. Bernie Moreno accused Miller of holding his daughter's toy "hostage for 48 hours."

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Emily Moreno requested a restraining order blocking Miller from contacting her lawyer due to alleged physical and verbal altercations.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - President Trump expressed concerns about Rep. Max Miller's reelection campaign during a call.

[12:01 AM EDT] - Alternet - Sen. Bernie Moreno accused Miller of holding his daughter's toy "hostage for 48 hours."

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Miller's attorney, Aaron Minc, took responsibility for releasing a sensitive image of Miller's daughter in court documents.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CNN - Emily Moreno's legal team demanded answers regarding the sharing of sensitive material.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Rep. Max Miller, Ohio Republican Congressman

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Emily Moreno, Miller's ex-wife and daughter of GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Sen. Bernie Moreno, Republican Senator from Ohio

[12:01 AM EDT] - Alternet - Trump, President of the United States

[12:01 AM EDT] - Alternet - Brian Poindexter, Democratic nominee for Miller's congressional seat

WHAT:

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Miller's attorney, Aaron Minc, took responsibility for releasing a sensitive image of Miller's daughter in court documents, stating it was a mistake.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Miller plans to file paperwork for a congressional ethics investigation into himself to clear his name.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - The link to the Dropbox folder containing sensitive material garnered over 204,000 views by Monday afternoon.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Miller is set to face off against Brian Poindexter in the general election in November.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Miller stated, "If I dropped out of this race, it would mean we as a nation have fallen so far from our American values."

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Emily Moreno requested a restraining order blocking Miller from contacting her lawyer due to alleged physical and verbal altercations.

[12:01 AM EDT] - Alternet - Moreno claimed Miller bruised his ex-wife's arm, elbow, and torso during a custody dispute.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CNN - Miller's attorney apologized for the unintentional release of a nude image of his daughter, stating it was a mistake.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Miller plans to file paperwork for a congressional ethics investigation into himself to clear his name.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - The link to the Dropbox folder containing sensitive material garnered over 204,000 views by Monday afternoon.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Miller is accused of assaulting his ex-wife and their 2-year-old daughter.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Allegations include throwing Moreno against a wall, causing their daughter to suffer a clavicle fracture and a bruise, throwing hot water at Moreno, and pointing a gun at her.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Miller has denied all allegations and stated he will not drop out of the race.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Miller is seeking a third term in Congress and ran unopposed in the Republican primary.

[12:01 AM EDT] - Alternet - Trump expressed sympathy for Miller, calling him a "good person" and stating, "It's a very sad thing."

[12:01 AM EDT] - Alternet - Sen. Moreno stated that Miller should resign and described the situation as "grotesque."

WHERE:

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Ohio, specifically referencing the congressional district represented by Max Miller.

WHEN:

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - The deadline to replace Miller on the ballot is August 10.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Miller has until 4 p.m. Wednesday to withdraw his candidacy for the November election.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - The deadline to replace Miller on the ballot is August 10.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Miller has until 4 p.m. Wednesday to withdraw his candidacy for the November election.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Miller's alleged abuse incidents occurred during a custody exchange in February and included events from 2024 and last year.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Miller is set to face off against Brian Poindexter in the general election in November.

WHY:

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Some White House officials hope Miller exits the race due to the ongoing allegations against him.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Sen. Moreno expressed concern for the safety of his daughter and granddaughter, stating that Miller "needs serious psychological help."

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Some White House officials hope Miller exits the race due to the ongoing allegations against him.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Miller claims the allegations are false and part of a pattern to influence the ongoing custody battle with Moreno.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Sen. Moreno expressed concern for the safety of his daughter and granddaughter, stating that Miller "needs serious psychological help."

HOW:

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Miller's campaign is reportedly using internal polling to assert that he is in a strong position for reelection despite the allegations.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Miller plans to file paperwork for a congressional ethics investigation into himself to clear his name.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CNN - Miller shared a Dropbox link containing sensitive family information in an effort to defend against the allegations.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Miller's campaign is reportedly using internal polling to assert that he is in a strong position for reelection despite the allegations.

[12:01 AM EDT] - CBS News - Emily Moreno filed court papers and police reports detailing the allegations against Miller.

(UPDATED August 4, 2026 21:09 UTC)

Senator Bernie Moreno has accused Miller of holding his daughter's toy "hostage for 48 hours," while Emily Moreno has requested a restraining order against Miller due to alleged physical and verbal altercations. Miller's attorney has taken responsibility for mistakenly releasing a sensitive image of Miller's daughter in court documents, and Miller plans to file for a congressional ethics investigation to clear his name. As the deadline to replace him on the ballot approaches on August 10, some White House officials are hoping Miller will exit the race amid ongoing allegations, while he continues to assert through internal polling that he remains in a strong position for reelection.

(UPDATED August 4, 2026 19:26 UTC)

President Trump has raised concerns about Rep. Max Miller's reelection campaign during a recent call, while Sen. Bernie Moreno accused Miller of holding his daughter's toy "hostage for 48 hours." Miller has stated that dropping out of the race would signify a decline in American values, and he faces a deadline of 4 p.m. Wednesday to withdraw his candidacy for the November election, with the final date to replace him on the ballot set for August 10. Amid ongoing allegations, Miller intends to file paperwork for a congressional ethics investigation into himself to clear his name.

(UPDATED August 4, 2026 17:37 UTC)

Miller's attorney, Aaron Minc, has taken responsibility for the unintentional release of a nude image of Miller's daughter in court documents, calling it a mistake. In response, Emily Moreno's legal team is demanding answers about the sharing of this sensitive material, while Miller plans to file paperwork for a congressional ethics investigation to clear his name. Additionally, he has until 4 p.m. Wednesday to withdraw his candidacy for the November election, as some White House officials hope he will exit the race amid the ongoing allegations against him.

(UPDATED August 4, 2026 07:39 UTC)

Ohio Congressman Max Miller is facing serious allegations of assaulting his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their young daughter, with claims including throwing Moreno against a wall and pointing a gun at her. While Miller has denied all accusations and intends to continue his campaign for a third term, Senator Bernie Moreno has called for his resignation, labeling the situation as "grotesque." President Trump has expressed sympathy for Miller, referring to him as a "good person," as Miller prepares to face Democratic nominee Brian Poindexter in the upcoming general election in November.