Rep. Max Miller Shares Antisemitic Death Threat Audio

U.S. Congressman Max Miller, a Republican representing Ohio's 7th Congressional District, released audio on March 12, 2026, of a voicemail containing an antisemitic death threat directed at his office, highlighting the daily risks faced by Jewish lawmakers amid a surge in hostility.

In the 11-second recording, a man uses derogatory language, calling Miller a "Jewish piece of st who thinks they own the world" before stating, "I hope some fking Arab motherfker jumps out of the bushes and cuts off your fking head." Miller shared the voicemail on X, formerly Twitter, alongside a caption explaining its impact on public engagement. "Every day as a Jewish Member of Congress is another day of receiving these types of threats," he wrote. "For those asking 'why is no one holding town halls?' these are the people waiting for a planned event." He reported the message to U.S. Capitol Police, underscoring how such intimidation contributes to heightened security measures on Capitol Hill and reluctance among lawmakers to host in-person events.

The threat arrives against a backdrop of escalating antisemitism in the United States, which Jewish leaders and officials attribute in part to tensions...