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Trump raises concerns over campaign in call with Rep. Max Miller amid abuse allegations
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump expressed concerns to Rep. Max Miller about his reelection campaign amid allegations of assault against his ex-wife and daughter, but Miller denied the claims and said he plans to continue his campaign, citing strong internal polling.
- Emily Moreno, Miller's ex-wife and daughter of GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno, has accused Miller in court and police reports of physical abuse, including causing injuries to their daughter and threatening behavior, while Miller denies all allegations and claims defamation.
- Both Miller and Moreno have restraining orders against each other, and Moreno has also sought to restrict Miller's contact with her attorney amid an ongoing custody dispute.
- Sen. Bernie Moreno publicly condemned Miller, calling him unfit for office and a danger to his daughter, urging Miller to seek psychological help and stating he should not serve in Congress.
- Miller faces Democratic challenger Brian Poindexter in the November election, after running unopposed in the Republican primary despite the controversy surrounding the allegations.
