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Congressman claims he was run off the road by pro-Palestine protester
Congressman claims he was run off the road by pro-Palestine protester

Telegraph

timea day ago

  • Politics
  • Telegraph

Congressman claims he was run off the road by pro-Palestine protester

A Republican congressman has claimed he was run off the road by a 'deranged' pro-Palestinian protester. Ohio lawmaker Max Miller said he was forced off the road on his way to work by a man who issued death threats against him and his family before waving a Palestinian flag while driving off. Mr Miller, who is Jewish, recounted the incident in a video on X and pledged to hold the perpetrator responsible, saying: 'I will not hide in the face of this blatant anti-semitic violence'. 'As I was driving to work, some unhinged, deranged man decided to lay on his horn and run me off the road, when he couldn't get my attention, to show me a Palestinian flag, not to mention death to Israel, death to me — that he wanted to kill me and my family,' Mr Miller said in the video. The deranged hatred in this country has gotten out of control. Today I was run off the road in Rocky River, and the life of me and my family was threatened by a person who proceeded to show a Palestinian flag before taking off. I have filed a police report with Capitol Police and… — Max Miller (@MaxMillerOH) June 19, 2025 Mr Miller, 36, said that he knew who the person was and had reported the incident to local law enforcement and the US Capitol Police. Addressing the person responsible, Mr Miller said: 'You have an issue? Take it to our office. You want to run me off the road? That's a different story. He added: 'We know who you are, young man, and the police are going to be paying you a visit, and I hope what you did this morning is worth it to you and anyone else who plans on doing this to anybody within our district, state or country.' The incident comes at a time of heightened fears over political violence following the assassination of the Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband earlier this week, as well as the killing of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington DC. Mr Miller said: 'I will continue to fight against anti-semitism, Islamophobia and all other forms of hate.' House Democrats released a statement condemning the attack on Mr Miller and called on Congress to 'act decisively' to ensure the safety of members. 'We condemn in the strongest possible terms the attack on Congressman Max Miller and his family and are thankful they are safe,' the Democratic leadership said. 'The rise in political violence in this country is unacceptable. This is a moment of crisis that requires Congress to act decisively in order to ensure the safety of every single Member who serves in the People's House.' Mr Miller provoked controversy in 2023 when he said Palestine would be 'eviscerated' by Israel's bombardment and Gaza would be turned into a 'parking lot'. He served as a reservist in the US Marines and worked as a White House aide during the first Trump administration before being elected to Congress in 2022. Rocky River Police Department confirmed that Mr Miller called the station on Thursday morning to 'report a road rage incident', according to The Hill.

Supermen and dancing devils: Photos of the day
Supermen and dancing devils: Photos of the day

The Guardian

time2 days ago

  • Politics
  • The Guardian

Supermen and dancing devils: Photos of the day

The country's air defence system intercepts missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv Photograph: Léo Corrêa/AP A block of flats lies in ruins after an Iranian missile strike Photograph: Chen Kalifa/Reuters A painting and personal belongings lie covered in dust and shards of glass in a home struck by an Iranian missile Photograph: Oded Balilty/AP Shia Muslim clerics shout slogans during a rally at the Shatt al-Arab seaside promenade in the southern Iraqi city in protest at Israel's strikes on Iran Photograph: Hussein Faleh/AFP/Getty Images A mourner weeps during the funeral of Palestinians killed by Israeli fire yesterday, while they sought food aid in northern Gaza Photograph: Mahmoud Issa/Reuters Palestinians queue after the arrival of a truck distributing water. Most of the population is experiencing serious water shortages after the destruction of water wells and tanks Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images Protesters demand the resignation of the Thai prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, near Government House in Bangkok. The protest follows the leak of a call between Paetongtarn and the former Cambodian premier Hun Sen, regarding the two countries' border dispute Photograph: Rungroj Yongrit/EPA Representative Angie Craig embraces a mourner at a candlelight vigil for the Minnesota state Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, at the State Capitol Photograph: Nikolas Liepins/AP Police remove protesters during a visit by the interior minister at Gare du Nord as the country launches a two-day crackdown in stations, trains and buses against 'illegal immigration'. About 4,000 officers will be mobilised on 18-19 June during the nationwide checks Photograph: Martin Lelievre/AFP/Getty Images Workers from the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees union protest at Bowen Hills Photograph: Darren England/AAP A teacher guides her young charges during an earthquake drill at a school in Metro Manila Photograph: Rolex dela Peña/EPA Christians take part in the traditional Bavarian Corpus Christi boat procession on Lake Staffelsee, near Murnau Photograph: Angelika Warmuth/Reuters A member of the Brotherhood of the Diablos Danzantes de Chuao (Dancing Devils of Chuao) arranges his mask during the Corpus Christi festival in Aragua state Photograph: Maxwell Briceno/Reuters Superman fans gather during the Superman Look Up fan event in Manila. The Superman movie world tour starts in the Philippines, with the film scheduled for international release on 9 July Photograph: Francis R Malasig/EPA A woman poses for a picture next to the character Mokoko as she visits Pop Mart's theme park Pop Land Photograph: Pedro Pardo/AFP/Getty Images Racegoers queue to enter Royal Ascot Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters

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