Ohio Republican Congressman Max Miller recently called local police in his northeastern Ohio 7th congressional district to report a so-called "road rage incident."

According to Rep. Miller, he was forced off the road by a "deranged" pro-Palestinian protester who allegedly issued a death threat against him while displaying a Palestinian flag. Curiously, Miller has not provided a name, photo, license plate, or witnesses to corroborate the story. It seems like just another day in MAGALAND.

I am not buying this story at all. I’ve never heard of a driver chasing another driver down the road waving a flag. And how would anyone even know if the driver was Jewish? We all know that Rep. Miller is on record hoping Gaza would be "turned into a parking lot," which is certainly far more threatening to many people than a random roadside incident.

The congressman’s personal life adds another layer of skepticism. Last October, Miller accused his wife Emily Moreno Miller of stalling their divorce case while her father, Bernie Moreno, was running for a U.S. Senate seat (Cleveland.com). Subsequently, Emily purchased a house in Westlake on July 1 without informing Miller and took their baby, two dogs, and belongings from their marital residence on August 1 “without telling him and without the intention to return.” How could we trust a man whose own wife doesn’t trust him? Inquiring minds want to know.

Nationally known Palestinian activist Abbas Hamideh, from the Cleveland area, responded on Facebook to Miller’s claim, writing:
“Sounds familiar. Congressman Max Miller is exploiting the political scene and attempting to discredit and defame well-respected members of the Palestinian community. This seems hypocritical coming from a politician who previously advocated for ‘Israel’ to ‘make Gaza a parking lot.’ Another genocidal anti-Palestinian playing the wild victim card.”

Rep. Miller can say whatever he wants, but without proof, there’s no reason to believe his story beyond it being a cheap publicity stunt. He should be sued for filing a false police report and for defamation. Earning about $200,000 a year, Miller should afford a dash-cam rather than expecting free Secret Service protection.

Ironically, Miller even called the police on New Year’s Eve to report his wife refused to leave his Rocky River home amid their ongoing divorce, according to the Rocky River Police Department. Miller told police that his wife was at his home with their 14-month-old child and nanny present (Cleveland.com).

Congressman Miller is a known Muslim-hater who preys on fears by portraying Muslim-Americans as threats lurking to undermine homeland security. This MAGA lawmaker profits by defaming Muslims and spreading hysteria — translating into more money from AIPAC, the pro-Israeli lobby.

He confounds me further by equating Hamas with ISIS, despite Hamas never attacking the U.S. and ISIS never attacking Israel. Keep in mind, Miller called on the Biden administration “to get out of Israel’s way and let Israel do what it needs to do best,” demanding “no rules of engagement” during Israel’s bombardment of Gaza (Middle East Monitor, October 26, 2023). Max Miller is another MAGA figure embracing hate and warmongering. Why trust a man who was dumped by his wife?

Mahmoud El-Yousseph is a Palestinian freelancer and retired USAF veteran. He can be reached at [email protected].