Former Senate Aide Terminated Amid Explicit Video Controversy

In a swift and decisive move, Aidan Maese-Czeropski, formerly a legislative aide for Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), has been relieved of his Senate duties following his association with a sexually explicit video that emerged within the confines of a congressional hearing room.

The Daily Caller brought the eight-second explicit video, recorded in the Hart Senate Office Building, to public attention, noting that it had circulated in private group chats. While the individuals involved were shielded from identification by the outlet, Aidan Maese-Czeropski's name surfaced on social media and was echoed by sources like the New York Post. It is important to note that major news outlets have not independently corroborated his presence in the video.

Aidan Maese-Czeropski, Legislative aide for Democrat Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) has been terminated due to a sexually explicit video. Chuck Challesto | X

Cardin's office confirmed Maese-Czeropski's departure, stating that he was no longer employed but remained tight-lipped about the specifics of the "personnel matter." The termination comes after Maese-Czeropski's public admission of "poor judgment" on social media.

Prior to the explicit video revelation, the Spectator reported an incident involving an unnamed Cardin staffer posting a nude photo on social media within a Hart hearing room. Capitol Police are actively investigating this incident, and both Maese-Czeropski and Cardin have yet to respond to media queries.

In a statement on LinkedIn, Maese-Czeropski neither confirmed nor denied the allegations but acknowledged past lapses in judgment. He asserted his commitment to workplace respect and hinted at potential legal action against those making contrary claims. He described the situation as challenging, noting attacks on his personal life in pursuit of a political agenda.

A noteworthy aside emerged from Representative Max Miller (R-Ohio), who informed the Daily Caller that Maese-Czeropski was the staffer responsible for a "free Palestine" statement during an NBC News interview earlier in the week—an incident reported by NBC's Ali Vitali. Maese-Czeropski countered on LinkedIn, denying any confrontation with the congressman.

Maese-Czeropski has been part of Cardin's team since October 2021, initially joining as a staff assistant. His role evolved into a foreign policy legislative correspondent before becoming a legislative aide in November. Preceding his time with Cardin, Maese-Czeropski worked with the climate group Friends of the Earth and served as a Democratic Party of Virginia organizer during the 2020 election.