Vem Miller, a man arrested near a rally held by former President Donald Trump in Coachella, California, denied in a video that he was trying to assassinate Trump. Miller, a supporter of Trump, claimed he was invited to the rally by Republican officials in Nevada. He also stated he is a Trump caucus captain and team leader, but this could not be verified by NBC News.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco maintained that Miller had multiple fake IDs, an unlicensed vehicle with fake plates, weapons, and ammunition. He claimed that Miller’s actions raised red flags, and his deputies prevented a potential threat to Trump. Federal law enforcement officials are investigating the incident but have not filed charges against Miller.
Miller, in his video, stated that he carries firearms for self-defense and had two guns in his car when he arrived at the rally. Bianco criticized Miller’s behavior and dismissed his claims of innocence. Miller accused law enforcement officials of falsely labeling him as a potential assassin, which he vehemently denied.
The U.S. Secret Service assessed that the incident did not impact Trump’s safety, and there is no indication that there was a coherent attempt to assassinate him. The investigation is ongoing, and Miller’s claims are currently being scrutinized by authorities. Bianco expressed pride in his deputies for apprehending Miller before any potential harm could occur.
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