A man armed with multiple loaded firearms and carrying fake passports was arrested outside a security checkpoint at a rally for former president Donald Trump in Coachella, California. Law enforcement officials have suggested that this could be the “third assassination attempt” against Trump, though the suspect, who identifies as a Trump supporter, has denied these claims.
Key Details of the Incident
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Riverside County Sheriff’s office held a press conference on Sunday detailing the arrest of 49-year-old Vem Miller from Nevada. Miller was apprehended after deputies stopped his black SUV at a checkpoint near Trump’s rally. Upon inspection, law enforcement discovered multiple unregistered firearms, including a shotgun and a loaded handgun, along with a high-capacity magazine.
Further searches revealed that Miller had several fake passports and driver’s licenses under different names. It was also noted that the license plate on his vehicle was homemade and unregistered.
Miller had attempted to present a fake VIP pass for the Trump rally, which led to further questioning. During this process, he informed authorities that he was a member of the far-right group known as the “Sovereign Citizens.”
Following the discovery, Miller was charged with two firearms-related offenses and was released after posting a $5,000 bail.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco commented on the situation, stating that his deputies likely prevented a “third assassination attempt” against the former president. He added, “If I’m going to be accused of being dramatic, we have a serious problem in this country.”
