{
  "id": 97528,
  "title": "Republican Rep. Max Miller Denies Former Wife’s Abuse Allegations: Here’s What To Know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/republican-rep-max-miller-denies-former-wifes-abuse-allegations-heres",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-03T18:59:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Forbes",
    "slug": "forbes",
    "url": "https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2026/08/03/republican-rep-max-miller-denies-former-wifes-abuse-allegations-heres-what-to-know/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ohio Representative Max Miller, a staunch Republican from the state, is vehemently denying abuse allegations lodged by his ex-wife and Bernie Moreno, the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno, a fellow Republican from Ohio. The controversy erupted when Emily Moreno alleged that Miller had physically abused her, including allegedly breaking her two-year-old daughter's collarbone, holding a gun to her head, and pouring boiling water on her. Miller, in a 20-minute video statement posted on social media platform X, categorically denied these allegations, asserting that he had never been charged with any crime and that multiple investigations had not resulted in formal accusations of wrongdoing. He alleged that Moreno's accusations stemmed from the \"heat of our custody fight\" and were made without any evidence, despite suggesting that Moreno had \"significant mental health challenges.\"\n\nMiller's accusations were made public amid his ongoing reelection campaign, leading to a public feud between him and Bernie Moreno, who denounced Miller's behavior as \"increasingly erratic and dangerous,\" calling for Miller to seek serious psychological help. The allegations have also been highlighted by Democrats in their campaign against Miller, with some even calling for a House ethics probe. President Donald Trump, concerned about the fallout, appealed for the families to resolve the matter, stating it was an unfortunate situation but ultimately, it was for them to figure out. However, Miller's past is not without controversy. He has a history of violent behavior, including incidents of pushing and assaulting women, some of which have been detailed in reports by Politico and Mother Jones, dating back to his high school days and into his professional life. Despite these allegations, Miller has not stepped aside from his position, and the situation remains ongoing.",
  "summary": "Miller, a former Trump staffer, is in a custody battle with his ex-wife Emily Moreno, Trump loyalist Sen. Bernie Moreno’s, R-Ohio, daughter.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}