The recent spate of political violence that has shaken Ohio—and the nation—gained another grim chapter with the antisemitic incident targeting Congressman Max Miller. The Ohio Jewish Caucus has stepped forward, revealing a statement on Friday about the criminal charges filed against the suspect implicated in the threat made against Miller and his family in Rocky River, Ohio House of Representatives confirmed.
"We are grateful to the Rocky River Police Department for its quick work in helping bring the suspect to justice in the antisemitic, anti-Israel attack against Congressman Max Miller. Our thoughts are with Congressman Miller and his entire family during this troubling time, and we pray for their safety," the Caucus stated via the Ohio House of Representatives, acknowledging the swift actions of the local authorities. Moreover, they drew connections to a recent politically charged tragedy, where former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and Minnesota Senator John Hoffman and his wife were gravely wounded by the same perpetrator, underscoring the unsettling rise in politically motivated assaults.
Reflecting on these harrowing events, the Ohio Jewish Caucus stressed the pernicious nature of such hostilities. "The ongoing political violence in our country isn’t just dangerous—it’s un-American," they expressed, the tension in their words mirroring the nation's alarm. Emphasizing the essential unity that must be restored, "Enough is enough," the statement continued, according to the Ohio House of Representatives, drawing a firm line against the acceptance of ideologically driven violence.
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