Congressman Max Miller Details Terrifying Road Rage Incident and Death Threats

Frightening Highway Encounter

• ⚡ Congressman Max Miller described being run off the road by another driver who was attempting to get his attention to display a Palestinian flag.
• ⚠️ The assailant allegedly shouted "death to Israel" and "death to Miller", and threatened to kill the Congressman and his family.
• 😨 Miller, who is Jewish, stated he was scared and unnerved, with one hand on the steering wheel and the other on his weapon during the incident.

Suspect Apprehended and Charged

• 🚗 Miller was able to record the suspect's license plate number during the encounter.
• ⚖️ Approximately 12 hours later, the suspect, identified as Feras Hamdan, a doctor, turned himself in.
• 🚨 Hamdan was charged with aggravated menacing and ethnic intimidation, and bail was set at $500,000.
• 🚫 He has entered a not guilty plea to the charges.

Rising Violence Against Politicians

• 📈 The incident with Miller occurs amidst a reported increase in violence and threats targeting US politicians.
• 🤕 The report mentions a recent shooting of two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses.
• 🚨 Additionally, a kidnapping plot targeting Memphis Mayor Paul Young was recently foiled, with a suspect found with a taser, rope, and duct tape.
• 🗣️ State Senator John Hoffman emphasized the need for society to work together to return to a level of civility to ensure peaceful coexistence.