Rep. Max Miller, a Trump-endorsed Ohio congressman, has been accused of years of physical abuse against his ex-wife Emily Moreno, the daughter of Republican Senator Bernie Moreno. The allegations include beatings and a scalding water attack, with corroborating evidence documented in a custody dispute playing out publicly. Miller denies the charges and has accused Moreno of orchestrating a campaign against him. The story broke May 8, 2026 with coverage across major outlets including Daily Beast, Newsweek, New Republic, and Daily Mail.