POLITICSAug 4 · 00:56 UTCAXIOSMarc Caputo

Scoop: Trump tells Max Miller his candidacy is in trouble

President Trump privately expressed doubts about Rep. Max Miller's candidacy amid allegations of assault against his ex-wife and child, though Miller denies the claims and says he remains in the race. Trump publicly called the situation 'a very sad thing' but refrained from explicitly criticizing Miller or urging him to drop out.

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