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Trump-backed Ohio Senate Candidate Scrutinized Over 2008 Profile

8/2/2026

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Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), a Senate candidate endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, faces scrutiny after a 2008 Adult Friend Finder profile linked to his work email.
Lawyer Charles Harder said former intern Dan Ricci, who gave $6,599, created the account as a prank.
Cybersecurity expert Jake Williams confirmed Moreno’s work email was in a 2008 leak, which former Vice President Helder Rosa said interns accessed and donated to his campaigns.

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Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), a Senate candidate endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, faces scrutiny after a 2008 Adult Friend Finder profile linked to his work email.
Lawyer Charles Harder said former intern Dan Ricci, who gave $6,599, created the account as a prank.
Cybersecurity expert Jake Williams confirmed Moreno’s work email was in a 2008 leak, which former Vice President Helder Rosa said interns accessed and donated to his campaigns.