Rocky River, Ohio police have arrested a man in connection with a road rage incident involving Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio), who claimed he was ‘run off the road’ by another driver displaying a Palestinian flag. The 36-year-old Westlake, Ohio resident, Feras S. Hamdan, voluntarily turned himself in after a warrant was issued for aggravated menacing. The incident has drawn condemnation from House Democratic leadership and Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), while multiple law enforcement agencies are investigating.
Miller, a Jewish representative, posted on his X account shortly after the incident, expressing his fear for his life and that of his family. ‘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,’ he wrote. The post has since sparked further discussion about rising tensions and hate crimes in the United States.
Several lawmakers, including those in the House Democratic leadership and Rep. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), have condemned the incident, calling it an act of political violence. The U.S. Capitol Police, Ohio State Patrol, FBI, Rocky River prosecutor’s office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio are also investigating the incident. The case highlights the growing complexities of political tensions and their impact on individuals, particularly in an increasingly divided political climate.