Trump warns Ohio House rep accused of abuse against reelection run

Republican Rep. Max Miller, who is facing pressure to resign amid accusations that he abused his ex-wife and toddler daughter, reportedly asked President Donald Trump, Monday, for his public support which has yet to materialize. The president expressed concern that Miller, 37, cannot maintain his seat in the House of Representatives. Miller said Trump "kept on reiterating it's going to be tough, and it's going to be a really hard one for you." Miller pushed back, citing his own poll that shows he has a 9-point lead. As of the morning of August 4, Trump has not issued a public statement in support of Miller. Trump said Miller's situation was "a very sad thing." Trump: "I know Max, he's a good person – I mean I always thought he was a very good person. And I'm going to let the families figure that out." Trump: "It's accusations, and I'm going to let them figure that out." Miller, a former Trump campaign staffer, is accused of physically abusing his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, by throwing hot water from a skillet onto her body, holding a gun to her head, pushing her up against a wall and hitting her. He is also accused of fracturing their young daughter's collarbone. Miller has denied all allegations and said his ex-wife has "significant mental health challenges." Miller has until Wednesday to withdraw from the race so a special primary could be called to replace him. Sen. Roger Marshall: "I don't know Mr. Miller's story, but I trust Bernie so much as a good friend" and "to go through with this, it makes me think that they're telling the whole truth and nothing but the truth." Miller has remained firm that his ex-wife's claims are not credible. He retains joint custody of their young daughter, something he points to as evidence that a court has not considered him a threat to his family.