Max Miller Fair Incident Is Just Embarrassing

Max Miller Fair Incident Is Just Embarrassing

Author: Matt Diemer & Laura Rodriguez-Carbone August 21, 2026 Duration: 6:03

Did Congressman Max Miller try to enter the Cuyahoga County Fair with two other people without paying admission?


Matt Diemer and Laura discuss an allegation sent to Matt by someone claiming to have direct knowledge of what happened at the fair. According to the tip, Miller allegedly expected free admission because he is a member of Congress.


The allegation has not been independently verified. We did not contact Miller, his campaign or the Cuyahoga County Fair for confirmation. We are discussing what was reported to Matt and why the incident, if accurate, creates terrible public perception for an elected official.


Matt also received an allegation involving Ohio State Representative David Morgan. By contrast, Democratic State Representative Sean Brennan reportedly paid the general admission price without an issue. Brian Poindexter, who is running against Miller, was also said to have paid for admission.


The entire situation seems unnecessary. Miller reportedly has more than $1.2 million in his campaign account, and admission connected to campaign activity may potentially qualify as a campaign expense if handled in accordance with campaign-finance rules.


Matt and Laura discuss whether this was entitlement, a misunderstanding, concern about campaign expenses or simply an unverified political story designed to embarrass Miller.


Even if the allegation is true, this is not a major scandal. It is stupid, petty and completely avoidable.


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