Behind closed doors, Trump and White House officials hope Rep. Max Miller drops reelection bid, sources say
President Trump and White House officials are reportedly pressuring GOP Representative Max Miller to withdraw from his reelection race following assault allegations. Miller has denied the claims and announced he will initiate a congressional ethics investigation into himself to clear his name.
Why it matters
The situation creates political instability for the GOP in Ohio and highlights internal party tensions regarding candidate conduct.
Washington — Some White House officials hope embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller exits the congressional race in Ohio immediately, and President Trump has expressed a similar sentiment behind closed doors, multiple U.S. officials familiar with the matter tell CBS News. Mr. Trump called Miller on Monday and raised concerns about his reelection bid following allegations that Miller assaulted his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and their 2-year-old daughter, two sources directly familiar with the call confirmed to CBS News. But Miller, who has adamantly denied the allegations, told the president he has no plans to leave the race, according to one of the sources. Miller, the GOP nominee, has until 4 p.m. Wednesday to withdraw his candidacy and give Republicans a chance to replace him on the ballot in November.
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