'Silicon Valley' actor arrested for alleged battery on his cab driver

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Courtney B. Vance, left, and T.J. Miller in a scene from "Office Christmas Party." (Glen Wilson/Paramount Pictures via AP) This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Courtney B. Vance, left, and T.J. Miller in a scene from "Office Christmas Party." (Glen Wilson/Paramount Pictures via AP) Photo: Glen Wilson, HONS Photo: Glen Wilson, HONS Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close 'Silicon Valley' actor arrested for alleged battery on his cab driver 1 / 8 Back to Gallery

Actor and comedian T.J. Miller, best known for his role as Erlich Bachman on HBO's "Silicon Valley," was arrested at 1 a.m. Friday morning after an alleged altercation and assault on his Uber driver, following a politically-charged argument supposedly over President-elect Donald Trump.

Miller, who also stars in the upcoming film "Office Christmas Party," was reportedly leaving the GQ Men of the Year party at Los Angeles' Chateau Marmont when he and his Uber driver got into a politically-charged discussion, according to TMZ. When the argument intensified, Miller, who is vehemently opposed to Trump, allegedly reached over and slapped the driver in the head. It was not clear if Miller's wife and party date, Kate Gorney, was present at the time.

After dropping off Miller, the driver then waited at the actor's house for the police to arrive and arrest Miller on "suspicion of misdemeanor battery."

LAPD officer Jenny Houser confirmed the arrest — considered a "private person arrest," or, more colloquially, a "citizen's arrest" — to The Hollywood Reporter. LAist reports that Miller's bail was set at $20,000, but that he was released on his own personal recognizance.

"Office Christmas Party," coincidentally, premieres in theaters Friday.

Earlier this year, Miller's "Silicon Valley" co-stars Thomas Middleditch and Kumail Nanjiani were harassed by Donald Trump supporters while at a bar in Los Angeles. When that situation got a little bit physical, the bartender reportedly threw out the Trump supporters.