Trump Supporter Arrested Near Rally Denies Assassination Claims

In a surprising turn of events, a man arrested near a Trump rally in Coachella Valley with loaded firearms has vehemently denied any intent to harm the former president. Vem Miller, 49, insists he’s a staunch Trump supporter, calling the assassination allegations “complete bullsh*t.”

Arrest Details and Quick Release

• Miller was apprehended at a checkpoint near the rally
• Deputies discovered two guns and ammunition in his vehicle
• He was released on $5,000 bail with no federal charges filed

Miller’s Background and Political Views

Miller shared his political journey in a Fox Digital News interview:

• Originally a Democrat, he supported Barack Obama
• Gradually shifted to Republican views
• Now considers himself “100% a Trump supporter”
• Describes his current stance as more libertarian

Reasons for Carrying Firearms

Miller explained his firearm possession:

• Received death threats while working on media venture
• Keeps guns in his truck for protection
• Admits to being inexperienced with firearms

Addressing Accusations

Miller strongly refuted several claims:

• Denied involvement in any assassination attempt
• Insisted documents found were not fake IDs or passports
• Explained carrying various forms of identification due to his Armenian heritage
• Dismissed allegations of “sovereign citizen” movement involvement

Campaign Response

Sources close to Trump’s campaign expressed skepticism about the incident:

• Doubts raised about it being an assassination attempt
• Campaign released a statement thanking law enforcement
• Continuing to monitor the situation and gather information

Law Enforcement Stance

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office stated:

• The incident did not impact Trump’s safety
• Event attendees were not at risk