Trump and White House officials hope Rep. Max Miller ends reelection bid, sources say
President Trump and other officials hope embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller exits the congressional race in Ohio immediately, multiple U.S. officials familiar with the matter tell CBS News. CBS News' Taurean Small has more.
President Trump and other officials are hoping that embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller will exit the congressional race in Ohio immediately. According to CBS News, multiple US officials familiar with the matter share this hope.
Rep. Miller is facing mounting scrutiny over domestic abuse allegations made against him by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, and an ex-girlfriend. In response, Miller has filed paperwork to launch a House investigation into the allegations, stating he wants to "clear my name" and has "nothing to hide."
Trump reportedly spoke with Miller on Monday, advising that his candidacy "doesn't look good," according to a source familiar with the conversation, as cited by Axios. Wednesday is the deadline for Miller to withdraw from his reelection campaign if he chooses to step down.
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