Ohio Rep. Max Miller Targeted in Antisemitic Road Rage Attack by Pro-Palestinian Protester

Ohio Congressman Max Miller, a proud Jewish American and former Marine, faced a harrowing encounter on Thursday when a man displaying a Palestinian flag allegedly attempted to run him off the road in Rocky River. The incident, which Miller described as a direct threat to his and his family's safety, underscores the escalating tide of politically charged hostility sweeping the nation.

Miller, who has been a vocal supporter of Israel since his election to Congress in 2022, took to social media to condemn the act, calling it a manifestation of 'deranged hatred' that has spiraled out of control. 'This unhinged individual thought he could intimidate me,' Miller stated in a video post, his Marine resolve unshaken. 'But I won’t cower—not as a veteran, not as a Jew, and not as an American who stands against all forms of hate, from antisemitism to Islamophobia.'

The Rocky River Police Department has confirmed the incident and launched an investigation, though details remain sparse. Miller, undeterred, filed reports with both local authorities and the U.S. Capitol Police, vowing that the perpetrator, whose identity he claims is known, will face justice.

This disturbing event arrives amid a broader surge in politically motivated attacks. Just last weekend, two Democratic state lawmakers in Minnesota and their spouses were shot in their homes, leaving two dead and two gravely injured. The rise in antisemitic incidents, particularly since the Israel-Hamas conflict intensified in October 2023, has been well-documented, with the Anti-Defamation League reporting a sharp increase in hate crimes targeting Jewish Americans.

Miller’s defiance resonates as a call to confront hatred head-on. Addressing his would-be assailant directly, he said, 'If you’ve got a problem, bring it to my office—not my family’s doorstep.' His words reflect not just personal courage but a broader challenge to the toxic divisiveness threatening civil discourse.