Ohio Representative Max Miller's reelection campaign faces turmoil following allegations that he assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their 2-year-old daughter. Two sources familiar with a Monday, August 3rd, 2026 call confirmed to CBS News that Miller raised concerns about his campaign with former President Trump amid these accusations.

Miller has adamantly denied the allegations, stating, "These are incredibly serious criminal accusations, and if these accusations were true, I would be in jail." He told Trump he has no plans to leave the race and cited internal campaign polling indicating a strong position for reelection. A source close to Miller's campaign also told CBS News that internal polling shows Miller ahead despite the recent allegations.

Bernie Moreno of Ohio has accused Miller in court papers and police reports of throwing her against a wall during a February custody exchange, resulting in their daughter suffering a clavicle fracture and a handprint-shaped bruise. Moreno expressed that she had hoped to keep the matter private but said, "Max Miller's increasingly erratic and dangerous behavior has made that impossible."

In response to the allegations, a senator posted on X, "If there are any basic standards of character required to hold elected office, Max Miller fails them."

Miller's campaign has dismissed the claims as "serious and destructive allegations with absolutely no evidence." A spokesman for Emily Moreno criticized Miller's public livestreams addressing the issue, emphasizing the documented evidence of Miller's alleged violent behavior.

The situation continues to unfold as the legal process advances, with one statement noting, "Miller can lie and spin on X, but he cannot do so under oath in a court of law. We are confident that justice will prevail in court."

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