Sen. Moreno calls for Rep. Max Miller to resign for allegedly abusing his daughter
Moreno publicly called for Miller to leave the House over allegations made by Moreno’s daughter.

SOURCE CHECK
TAP FOR WHYABC News is an established national newsroom with a named author and a record of original reporting. The article attributes claims to police reports, court filings, and named parties, though no corrections-policy evidence is present here.
- Source type — Established national news organization with substantial editorial infrastructure.
- Transparency — The report identifies police reports, court filings, and statements as sources for key claims.
- Author attribution — A named reporter is credited, with another ABC contributor identified.
The article presents detailed allegations alongside Miller’s denials, his defamation suit, relevant custody and agency findings, and the fact that he was not charged. It identifies documentary sources, though the underlying records and competing accounts are not independently examined in the text.
HOW WE SCORE ↗The article gives substantial space to the allegations and to Miller’s denials, lawsuit, and cited records, while also reporting the absence of criminal charges and the agency’s finding. It does not present interviews with independent experts or additional witnesses.
- Counterarguments presented — Miller’s denials, lawsuit, and his office’s statement are reported alongside the allegations.
- Source diversity — Includes police reports, court-related records, statements from both sides, and Trump’s response.
- Omitted context — The underlying documents and accounts are not independently assessed in the article.
- Loaded language — Most charged language appears in attributed quotations rather than the reporter’s narration.
The article uses largely neutral language and attributes allegations, denials, and political reactions to their sources. It includes information that supports both the allegations and Miller’s response.
- Language tone — Describes allegations and denials with attribution rather than presenting the claims as established fact.
- Source selection — Includes accounts from Moreno, Miller, Trump, and references to police and court records.
- Framing — Frames the story around Moreno’s call for resignation and the underlying allegations, while also reporting Miller’s denials and legal response.
Sen. Bernie Moreno urged Rep. Max Miller to resign over abuse allegations made by Miller’s ex-wife; Miller denied them and said he would remain in his reelection race. Police reports describe the allegations, while the article says Miller was not charged and child-abuse allegations were not substantiated.
Moreno said Miller should not serve in the House, citing allegations made by his daughter, Emily Moreno. Miller denied the allegations, sued his ex-wife for defamation, and said in a video that he would stay in his race and seek reelection.
Police reports obtained by ABC News describe Emily Moreno’s claims of physical violence and injuries to their daughter. The article reports that Miller was never charged and that the Department of Children and Family Services did not find evidence to substantiate child-abuse allegations. Miller’s office pointed to a prior statement citing joint custody and calling the allegations false.
President Donald Trump declined to address the specific allegations, calling Miller a good person and saying the families should resolve the matter.
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73 OUTLETSOutlets agree that Sen. Bernie Moreno publicly said Rep. Max Miller should not serve in the House or should resign amid abuse allegations involving Moreno’s daughter. Miller denied the allegations. Left-leaning outlets center Moreno’s public intervention, ranging from approval of his condemnation to scrutiny of his earlier silence. Center outlets generally present the allegations and denials with attribution, often situating the call in the custody dispute and Miller’s Ohio race. Right-leaning outlets foreground Moreno’s case for Miller’s departure, with some also highlighting Miller’s rebuttal or mocking his defense.
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