Rep. Max Miller Identifies Staffer Behind Anti-Semitic Confrontation
Sen. Ben Cardin's Office Remains Silent Amid Controversy and Additional Staff Misconduct Allegations
- Rep. Max Miller (R., Ohio) identified Aidan Maese-Czeropski, a legislative aide for Sen. Ben Cardin (D., Md.), as the staffer who confronted him with the statement 'Free Palestine' during a conversation in the Cannon House Office Building.
- Maese-Czeropski's confrontation of Miller, a Jewish congressman who supports Israel, was described as 'blatant anti-Semitism' by NBC News's Ali Vitali, who was present during the incident.
- Cardin's office did not respond when contacted for comment about the incident or the identification of Maese-Czeropski.
- Cardin's office was also in the news for a separate incident involving another staffer who reportedly filmed pornographic videos inside the Hart Senate Office Building.
- Despite the public identification and backlash, there has been no reported action taken against Maese-Czeropski.