Overview
- Three outlets reported that President Trump called Miller late Monday and warned him “things aren’t looking good,” telling the congressman his reelection would be difficult.
- Multiple Republican senators, including Sen. Bernie Moreno who is the father of Miller’s accuser, publicly urged Miller to resign from Congress.
- Legal moves multiplied: former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham sought a temporary restraining order, Miller has filed a defamation suit, and his attorney apologized for unintentionally posting a sensitive photo of Miller’s child.
- Ohio law gives Republicans a narrow timeline to remove Miller from the ballot and trigger a special primary if he withdraws before the state cutoff or to have party leaders name a replacement after the deadline.
- Former Rep. Jim Renacci said he would consider entering the race if Miller steps aside and Democrats have already ramped up spending, making the seat more competitive and potentially affecting House control.