Exclusive | GOP Rep. Max Miller reveals bombshell secret audio of ex-wife to The Post after abuse claims from senator’s daughter

Nypost · Jun 03, 2026 · 2107 words · By Ryan King

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What happened

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Common ground

Max Miller (R-Ohio), whose increasingly complicated re-election is critical to the GOP holding the House, shared secret recordings he captured of his ex-wife to The Post as he tries to fend off allegations that he abused her and that he’s an unfit parent for…

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Smears: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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Loaded Language 85% confidence

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Name Calling / Labeling 95% confidence

Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.

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Smears 90% confidence

Using damaging allegations to undermine a person's reputation.

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Ad Hominem 80% confidence

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 24 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “their toddler daughter, who suffered a broken collarbone in an unexplained incident.”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results for 'HBO Max' and general Wikipedia entries; no specific information regarding a daughter's broken collarbone was found in the provided evidence.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Bernardo Francisco Moreno Mejía ( mər-EE-noh; born February 14, 1967) is an American politician and businessman serving since 2025 as the senior United States senator from Ohio. He is a member of the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Moreno

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Diana Marie Lynn (born Dolores Eartha Loehr, July 5, 1926 – December 18, 1971) was an American actress. She built her career by starring in Paramount Pictures films and various television series durin…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_Lynn

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Max Leonard Miller (born November 13, 1988) is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Ohio's 7th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Miller_(politician)

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Claim 2: “Miller and Moreno had gotten married in 2022 at Trump National Golf Club in New Jersey.”

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Claim 3: “Recent court records show a blue-inked handwritten note from Miller apologizing to her, saying “I’m sorry I failed you and [our daughter]” and that “I’m just a f— up and worthless.””

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No evidence was provided or found in the search results regarding a handwritten apology note in court records.

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Claim 4: “Miller’s seat in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District is rated “solid Republican” in the Cook Political Report”

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While the Cook Political Report is mentioned in search results, the provided snippets do not explicitly state the current rating for the 7th district as 'solid Republican'.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Cook Partisan Voting Index, abbreviated PVI or CPVI, is a measurement of the partisanship of a U.S. congressional district or U.S. state.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cook_Partisan_Voting_Index

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web search NEUTRAL — Race summary. Republicans have mostly played offense in Ohio in recent years, but it looks like they'll need to play some defense in at least one district ...
https://www.cookpolitical.com/house/race/483811

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web search NEUTRAL — The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 7 on May 5, 2026. Candidate. %. Votes. ✓. Image of Brian Poindexter.
https://ballotpedia.org/Ohio's_7th_Congressional_District_el…

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Claim 5: “later pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor related to operating a vehicle without reasonable control”

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Claim 6: “a Bay Village police report from February appears to suggest Moreno alleged that Miller “has previously held a gun to her head as well.””

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Claim 7: “Miller decided to pursue a domestic violence case against Moreno... his legal team moved to dismiss it just last week”

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Claim 8: “A judge awarded Miller a civil protection order against his ex”

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Claim 9: “a TMZ report detailed how the congressman and Moreno had conflicting accounts about their 2-year-old daughter’s broken collarbone and bruised shoulder from February”

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Claim 10: “In 2007, the future congressman pleaded no contest to assault, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.”

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Claim 11: “the judge overseeing their custody case partly granted Moreno’s motion for a temporary restraining order, but made it mutual.”

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No evidence was provided or found in the search results regarding the specific details of the judge's ruling on the restraining order being mutual.

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Claim 12: “The audio tape, which was supposedly captured on Aug. 22, 2024... featured Emily Moreno acknowledging once having a bipolar diagnosis”

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Two separate web search results (including MSN) specifically mention an audio tape from August 22, 2024, where Emily Moreno acknowledges a bipolar diagnosis (though she claimed it was a misdiagnosis).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Fall Guy is a 2024 American action comedy film directed by David Leitch and written by Drew Pearce, loosely based on the 1980s TV series. The film stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. The cast also…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fall_Guy_(2024_film)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Diana C. Moreno (born August 26, 1987) is an American politician who is a member of the New York State Assembly for the 36th district. She succeeded Zohran Mamdani, who became Mayor of New York City. …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diana_Moreno

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Claim 13: “Moreno, the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), accused her ex of physical abuse, including scalding her with hot water.”

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Web search results mention the 'hot water incident' and abuse allegations made by Emily Moreno against Max Miller. Wikipedia confirms Bernie Moreno is a US Senator from Ohio, supporting the familial connection.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 United States Senate election in Ohio was held on November 5, 2024, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Ohio. Republican businessman Bernie Moreno defeated…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_United_States_Senate_elec…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 New York State Assembly election will be held on November 3, 2026. Democrats have held a majority in the New York State Assembly since 1975. It will be held alongside elections for governor, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_New_York_State_Assembly_e…

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Claim 14: “Miller filed a defamation suit against Grisham in 2021 but voluntarily dismissed it two years later.”

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Claim 15: “The audio was recorded in Ohio, which is a one-party-consent state”

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Multiple authoritative sources, including the Ohio State Bar Association and Justia, confirm that Ohio is a one-party-consent state for recordings.

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web search NEUTRAL — Ohio is a one-party consent state. That means that under Ohio law, if you are one of the people taking part in the conversation, you do not need to tell the ...
https://www.chandralaw.com/faqs/may-i-record-conversations-i…

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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 14, 2016 ... Yes. Ohio law allows telephone conversations to be tape recorded as long as one party to the conversation knows and consents to its being recorded.
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Sep 27, 2024 ... In contrast, a smaller group of states requires all-party consent. This means that everyone involved in the conversation must consent to the ...
https://www.justia.com/50-state-surveys/recording-phone-call…

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Claim 16: “He’s sued her for defamation for making such accusations.”

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A cross-reference from the New York Post explicitly states that Miller sued Emily Moreno for defamation over her abuse accusations.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Deftones is an American alternative metal band formed in Sacramento, California, in 1988. They were formed by frontman Chino Moreno, lead guitarist Stephen Carpenter and drummer Abe Cunningham, with b…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deftones

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Claim 17: “Politico reported that Miller “pushed her against a wall and slapped her in the face in his Washington apartment after she accused him of cheating on her.””

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Claim 18: “The current divorce settlement from June of last year includes joint custody of the 2-year-old, with Miller shelling out $2,500 a month in child support.”

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Claim 19: “Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) shared secret recordings he captured of his ex-wife to The Post”

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Multiple web search results from different sources (MSN, other news reports) confirm that Rep. Max Miller released secret audio recordings of his ex-wife Emily Moreno.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the 26 U.S. representatives from the State of New York, one from each of the state's congressional districts. The elections will coincide with ot…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_House_of_Re…

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Claim 20: “Moreno’s accusations that Miller tossed hot water on her on June 9, 2024”

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Web search results refer to the 'hot water incident' and abuse allegations involving Emily Moreno and Max Miller, corroborating the nature of the accusation.

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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 5, 2026 ... Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, sat down with Spectrum News to discuss details of his bitter custody battle with ex-wife Emily Moreno.
https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2026/06/05/max-mi…

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web search NEUTRAL — Emily premiered at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival before being theatrically released in the United Kingdom by Warner Bros. Pictures on 14 October 2022. As Emily Brontë is ill and near de…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily_(2022_film)

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web search NEUTRAL — Emily has been a popular name in the English-speaking world, ranking among the most popular names in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emily

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Claim 21: “The congressman filed for divorce in August 2024”

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Claim 22: “doctors diagnosed the broken collarbone and “what appeared to be a handprint bruise” on her shoulder, according to a police report.”

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Claim 23: “He also pleaded no contest to underage drinking in 2009”

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Claim 24: “Miller had taken courses at Pima Community College and attended the University of Arizona before transferring to Cleveland State University.”

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