President Donald Trump on Thursday declined to say whether Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) should end his re-election campaign, as the freshman Republican faces serious allegations of domestic abuse from his ex-wife.

Asked directly in the Oval Office whether Miller should withdraw, Trump responded: "I'm not going to get involved in that. It's a very sad situation."

Miller, who represents a district south of Cleveland in the U.S. House of Representatives, has been accused of physically abusing his ex-wife and young daughter, with allegations including injuries serious enough to require medical attention. He has categorically denied all accusations, asserting that he was himself the target of abuse within the relationship. Despite mounting pressure from members of his own party to step aside, Miller has refused to end his campaign.

Earlier in the week, a CNN report revealed that Trump's allies have been privately urging the president to intervene in the matter and encourage Miller to exit the race. The CNN reporting indicated that behind-the-scenes efforts had been underway to persuade Trump to use his influence to push Miller out, given the severity of the allegations.

Miller, a former White House aide during Trump's first term, won his congressional seat with Trump's endorsement. His district, anchored in Ohio's suburban Cuyahoga County, has reliably favored Republicans, meaning a general-election loss would be unlikely even amid the controversy — making a primary challenge or voluntary withdrawal the more plausible path to his departure. His refusal to withdraw comes as the allegations have drawn increasing national attention to his re-election bid, placing fresh scrutiny on how party leadership handles misconduct claims against sitting members in an era where Trump's endorsement has often functioned as the decisive factor in Republican primaries.