"Over several days in February before the deadline for primary candidates to withdraw, White House officials peppered Alexandra Wilson with phone calls, text messages and voicemails that she recorded and shared exclusively with NBC News."
"In the calls, White House aides first tried to entice her to leave the race with possible job options. On another call, they later warned her about the money and attacks that would follow if she didn't."
"Wilson said she was contacted by White House aides Matt Brasseaux, James Blair, and Marshall Moreau concerning the race. She was also reportedly hit up by Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith, the governor's chief of staff, and a staffer for a conservative group."
Alexandra Wilson, a candidate for the Indiana state Senate, faced pressure from White House officials to withdraw from the Republican primary. Following a rejected redistricting plan, President Trump focused on the elections in Indiana, particularly targeting Wilson. Reports indicate that White House aides contacted her multiple times, offering job opportunities and warning of financial and personal attacks if she did not exit the race. Key figures involved included aides Matt Brasseaux, James Blair, and Marshall Moreau, as well as Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith.
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