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Allies urge Trump to drop GOP rep as president privately says he can't win

Trump publicly defended Miller but reportedly told allies he could not win.

Allies urge Trump to drop GOP rep as president privately says he can't win
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This article1 analysis · Oct 1, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
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Republican allies are urging President Trump to withdraw his endorsement of Rep. Max Miller amid abuse allegations, while Trump has publicly defended Miller and reportedly privately questioned his chances of winning. Miller denies the allegations.

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President publicly supporting Miller while reportedly questioning his chances of winning

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Max L. Miller
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U.S. representative accused of abuse who denies the allegations

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Bernie Moreno
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Senator and Miller’s father-in-law who called for Miller to resign

Peter Meijer
Former U.S. Representative (R-MI)

Former representative commenting on Republican reactions to the allegations

Maine Senate candidate mentioned as a comparison

ALSO MENTIONED  Alyssa Farah Griffin, Former Trump administration official commenting on the allegations and their political impact; Stephanie Grisham, Former White House press secretary identified as an earlier accuser of Miller

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Trump Comments on Max Miller’s Reelection Bid

Outlets report that Trump privately warned Rep. Max Miller his reelection prospects were poor, while publicly saying he would let the families resolve abuse allegations against Miller. Miller denies the allegations. Left-leaning outlets foreground the allegations and scrutinize Trump’s public response, while also reporting his private warning. Center outlets focus on the call, the contrast with Trump’s public remarks, and Miller’s campaign decision, generally presenting allegations and denials with attribution.

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