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Ohio Congressman Says He Was Run Off Road by Man Waving Palestinian Flag

Investigators from local and Capitol police are examining Miller’s claims of antisemitic threats

Representative Max Miller said Thursday he contacted Capitol Police after a driver with a Palestinian flag forced him off the road in his district.
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Rep. Max Miller leaves a House Republican conference meeting at the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 19, 2024. Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

Overview

  • Rep. Max Miller said he was forced off the road in Rocky River, Ohio, on June 19 when a driver honked, displayed a Palestinian flag and shouted death threats at him and his family
  • He filed formal reports with the Rocky River Police Department and U.S. Capitol Police, both of which confirm they have opened investigations and taken written statements
  • Miller stated he knows the identity of the alleged assailant and vowed that the individual will face justice while reaffirming his pledge to fight antisemitism, Islamophobia and all forms of hate
  • The incident comes against a backdrop of sharply increased antisemitic assaults, harassment and vandalism nationwide since October 2023, according to the Anti-Defamation League
  • House Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark and Pete Aguilar, condemned the attack and renewed calls for enhanced security measures for members of Congress