Max Miller

Max Miller
Born	13 11, 1988
Birthplace	Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Politician
Title	U.S. Representative from Ohio's 7th congressional district
Known for	U.S. Representative for Ohio's 7th congressional district

Max Miller (born November 13, 1988) is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 7th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, Miller represents a district in northeastern Ohio that includes portions of the Greater Cleveland suburbs, including the city of Rocky River, where he resides. Before entering electoral politics, Miller served in the White House during the administration of President Donald Trump. His tenure in Congress has included involvement in legislative debates over healthcare policy and has been marked by public incidents, including a road rage case on Interstate 90 that resulted in criminal charges against a local physician and a subsequent defamation lawsuit filed against Miller. Miller's political career has been shaped by his close association with Trump and his positioning within the conservative wing of the Republican Party in Ohio.

Early Life

Max Miller was born on November 13, 1988, in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up in the northeastern Ohio region, an area with a long history of political engagement and a diverse electorate. Miller's upbringing in the Greater Cleveland area would later inform his political career and his focus on issues affecting Ohio's suburban and exurban communities.

Miller served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, a period of service that he has cited throughout his political career. His military background became a component of his public identity as he transitioned into politics and government service.

Career

White House Service

Prior to seeking elected office, Max Miller served in the White House during the administration of President Donald Trump. In this capacity, Miller worked in various roles that involved political outreach and event planning for the administration. His time in the Trump White House provided him with significant political connections and experience in national-level Republican politics, which he would later leverage in his bid for Congress.

Congressional Campaign and Election

Miller launched his campaign for Congress with the endorsement of former President Donald Trump, a factor that proved significant in the Republican primary. He sought to represent Ohio's 7th congressional district, a redrawn district in northeastern Ohio following the 2020 redistricting cycle. Miller's campaign emphasized his military service, his experience in the Trump administration, and his alignment with conservative policy positions.

Miller won election to the U.S. House of Representatives and took office as the representative for Ohio's 7th congressional district. He represents a district that includes suburban communities west and south of Cleveland, including Rocky River, where he resides.

Legislative Record

As a member of Congress, Miller has participated in significant legislative debates, including those concerning healthcare policy. According to an analysis published by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) in February 2026, Miller's voting record contributed to policy changes that the organization claimed forced more than 113,000 Ohioans to lose their health insurance coverage. The analysis was released by the DCCC, the campaign arm of the Democratic Party in the House, and was part of a broader effort to scrutinize Republican members' positions on healthcare legislation. Miller, along with other Republican members, has defended his legislative approach on healthcare and related policy matters as consistent with conservative principles of reducing government spending and increasing individual choice.

Road Rage Incident and Legal Proceedings

One of the more prominent public episodes involving Miller during his time in Congress was a road rage incident on Interstate 90 that led to criminal charges against a Westlake, Ohio, physician and later a defamation lawsuit filed against Miller himself.

The incident involved Dr. Feras Hamdan of Westlake, Ohio, who was accused of attempting to run Congressman Miller off the road during an encounter on Interstate 90. The case drew attention both because of Miller's status as a sitting member of Congress and because of allegations that the confrontation involved antisemitic elements. Miller, who is Jewish, characterized the encounter as a threatening and hateful act.

The case was set to go to trial on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. However, on the day the trial was scheduled to begin, Dr. Hamdan entered a guilty plea. He pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor charges arising from the incident, a resolution that reduced the severity of the original charges, which had included felonies for allegedly threatening a sitting congressman.

Dr. Hamdan was sentenced following his plea. However, in a development that multiple news outlets described as unusual, Hamdan filed a defamation lawsuit against Congressman Miller just hours after entering his guilty plea. In the suit, Hamdan claimed that new data proved Miller had lied about aspects of the road rage incident, and he sought damages for what he alleged was reputational harm caused by Miller's public statements about the case.

The Cleveland.com news outlet described the sequence of events—pleading guilty and then filing a defamation suit—as a "baffling legal maneuver." News 5 Cleveland framed the situation with the headline "Victim or liar?," reflecting the competing narratives: Miller's account of the incident as a genuine threat, and Hamdan's allegation that Miller had fabricated or exaggerated elements of the encounter for political purposes.

The defamation lawsuit remained pending as of February 2026. The case highlighted the intersection of personal safety, public accountability, and the challenges faced by public officials who become involved in legal disputes that carry both criminal and civil dimensions. The road rage incident and its legal aftermath received extensive coverage in northeastern Ohio media, drawing attention to Miller's conduct both as an alleged victim and as a public figure whose statements became the subject of legal scrutiny.

Personal Life

Max Miller resides in Rocky River, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland located in Cuyahoga County. He is Jewish, a fact that became relevant in public reporting on the Interstate 90 road rage incident, during which antisemitic elements were alleged.

Miller's residence in Rocky River places him within the boundaries of Ohio's 7th congressional district, which he represents in the U.S. House. His personal background, including his military service and his connection to northeastern Ohio, has been a recurring element of his public identity throughout his political career.

Recognition

Miller's endorsement by former President Donald Trump was a significant factor in his initial election to Congress and has remained a defining feature of his political identity. His service in the Trump White House prior to his congressional campaign was noted as distinguishing him from other candidates in the Republican primary.

The road rage incident on Interstate 90 brought Miller considerable media attention in northeastern Ohio and nationally. While the criminal case resulted in a guilty plea by the accused physician, the subsequent defamation lawsuit filed against Miller ensured that the matter continued to receive public and media scrutiny into 2026.

Miller's legislative record, particularly on healthcare policy, has also drawn attention from political organizations and media. The DCCC's analysis of his healthcare votes, which alleged that his actions contributed to over 113,000 Ohioans losing insurance coverage, was part of a broader effort by the Democratic Party to target Republican members in competitive or suburban-leaning districts.

Other People Named Max Miller

The name Max Miller is shared by several notable individuals. In February 2026, a separate individual named Max Miller—a defender from the University of Kentucky—was selected by Nashville SC in the second round of the 2026 MLS SuperDraft. This Max Miller is a professional soccer player and is not related to the Ohio congressman.