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Michael Savage said he wouldn’t support anyone who engaged in “assassination by innuendo.” | AP Photo Michael Savage calls on Trump to disavow Enquirer story

Donald Trump supporter Michael Savage has threatened to withdraw his backing of the billionaire over the National Enquirer story that alleges Ted Cruz had multiple extramarital affairs.

Savage – a conservative radio host – has endorsed Trump but said that if Trump doesn’t disavow David Pecker, the CEO of American Media, which publishes the Enquirer, he may pull his support from the mogul entirely.

“I don’t blame Donald Trump but if he finds out that this Pecker is behind it he should get rid of this connection because this is not gonna help him at all,” Savage said on his radio show Friday, according to audio posted on The Right Scoop. “I’ve supported Trump, probably still will but if he won’t disavow this guy Pecker and the story I may withdraw my support from anyone in this campaign.”

Cruz has denied the claims calling them “garbage” and “a tabloid smear” and accused Trump’s campaign of being the source.

Trump has said his campaign was not involved in spreading the story.

Savage who is known for his controversial views and statements, said he wouldn’t support anyone who engaged in “assassination by innuendo.”

“I find this to be disgusting by the way, because I have been a victim of assassination by innuendo for my entire career,” Savage said about the allegations over Cruz. “It’s not pretty to live through this garbage but when it comes from conservatives it’s even more irking.”

“I support Donald Trump but the scandal is false,” he added.