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Trump allies push president to call on Max Miller to drop out amid abuse allegations, sources say
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Key Points:
- Allies of Donald Trump are urging him to push Republican Rep. Max Miller to drop his reelection bid amid domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife and pressure from her father, Sen. Bernie Moreno.
- Some top House Republicans have contacted the White House seeking Trump's intervention before the ballot withdrawal deadline, but Miller insists he will remain in the race, denying all abuse claims.
- Moreno publicly condemned Miller, calling him a danger and unfit for office, though some in Trump's circle feel the senator's late statement may be too late to influence the race.
- Miller faces a crucial deadline to withdraw from the race to allow a special primary; otherwise, GOP leaders have a limited window to replace him on the ballot ahead of the November midterms.
- The controversy threatens Miller’s hold on his Ohio district and could impact Republicans’ chances of maintaining control of the House in this election cycle.
