An American congressman was nearly run off the road by an attacker waving a Palestinian flag—this shocking incident isn’t from a war zone overseas, but from the streets of Rocky River, Ohio. Congressman Max Miller, a proud Jewish Marine reservist and former Trump White House aide, was targeted in what he described as a brazen act of antisemitic violence. It’s clear that the hatred stirred by radical ideologies doesn’t stop at our borders; it has infected our own communities, placing the safety of American citizens and leaders in jeopardy.
Rep. Miller was driving with his family when an individual, brandishing a Palestinian flag, allegedly forced them off the roadway, threatening their lives. “The deranged hatred in this country has gotten out of control,” Miller stated emphatically in a social media post. He rightly notes that this dangerous aggression symbolizes a growing trend of antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment, emboldened by leftist radicals and their sympathizers who have stoked division and resentment in our country.
The congressman, who bravely served our nation as a U.S. Marine and continues to serve in the halls of Congress, has refused to back down. “We know who this person is, and he will face justice,” Miller firmly declared. His courage is commendable; he refuses to cower or be intimidated by those who would see our nation divided by hatred and radical extremism. As a conservative leader and defender of Israel, Miller’s stand against the rising tide of antisemitism is a call to action for all patriotic Americans.
This incident comes amid a disturbing surge in antisemitic attacks throughout the United States. A recent Anti-Defamation League report documented a sharp increase in hate crimes targeting Jewish communities, particularly since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023. It’s no coincidence that this rise in hate crimes correlates with the rise of anti-Israel rhetoric from left-wing radicals and their media enablers. They have irresponsibly portrayed Israel as an aggressor, fueling a dangerous climate where violence against Jews and Israel supporters is shamefully rationalized or minimized.
The Rocky River Police Department confirmed they received Miller’s report and have launched an investigation. It is crucial that law enforcement quickly brings this perpetrator to justice, sending a clear message that threats of violence against elected representatives and their families will never be tolerated in America.
But beyond law enforcement action, this incident demands a broader reckoning. The left has embraced a narrative that demonizes Israel and sympathizes with Hamas terrorists. Their inflammatory rhetoric has been irresponsibly echoed in universities, media, and even among some Democratic members of Congress. This has consequences. As Rep. Miller boldly stated, “I will continue to fight against antisemitism, Islamophobia, and all other forms of hate.” It’s time for every American to join him in this fight by unequivocally condemning the dangerous rhetoric that encourages such violence.
The America First movement stands firmly behind Israel, our strongest ally in the Middle East. Under President Trump’s leadership, the U.S. rightly recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, moved our embassy there, and strengthened ties with our Israeli allies. The conservative movement remains steadfast in its commitment to Israel’s right to defend herself and live in peace, free from terrorist attacks and hateful aggression.
Rep. Miller’s ordeal is a stark reminder that we cannot take our relative security for granted. Radicalism and hate—whether imported from abroad or cultivated in leftist enclaves at home—pose a threat we must confront head-on. Supporting Israel, combating antisemitism, and standing firm against ideological violence is not just good policy; it is a moral imperative.
We commend Congressman Miller for his courage and determination. His experience should remind every American of the importance of vigilance, strength, and unity in the face of growing radicalism. The safety of our families, our communities, and our nation itself depends on our unwavering resolve.