A man with a gun was arrested near a Trump rally, about to enter the event. Yet, after posting a $5,000 bond for bail, he was released. The FBI, the Secret Service has never even interviewed him. Yet, the Riverside Sheriff declared the man might be an assassin. If so, why did Sheriff Bianco allowed a would be assassin to go back on the streets with a $5,000 bond and a court hearing on January 2, 2025?
Could it be Bianco is running for Governor and needed the publicity? I do not know. But, the suggestion this is a would be assassin does not match the facts of this case—and the Feds apparently agree.
“Miller’s arrest occurred as Trump prepared to speak at a rally in the Coachella Valley, an event heavily attended by his supporters. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, whose deputies stopped Miller’s vehicle, suggested that the arrest may have prevented a third assassination attempt on Trump, a statement that added to the sensational nature of the case.
“I probably did have deputies that prevented the third assassination attempt,” Bianco said, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. His remarks were shared widely on social media, sparking concern among Trump supporters and fueling speculation about the suspect’s intentions.
However, in an interview with the Southern California News Group, Miller strongly denied any malicious intent. He claimed to be a Trump supporter himself and had been invited to the rally by the head of the Clark County GOP Party. Miller insisted he posed no threat to the former president or anyone else at the event.”
What do you think?
Suspect Denies Trump Assassination Claims After Arrest with Firearms
Joe Messina Show, 10/14/24 https://joemessina.com/2024/10/suspect-denies-trump-assassination-claims-after-arrest-with-firearms/#google_vignette
An armed suspect, arrested near a Donald Trump rally in Coachella, California, has denied accusations that he intended to assassinate the former president. Vem Miller, a 49-year-old artist and registered Republican, was taken into custody on Saturday at a police checkpoint, where authorities discovered firearms and ammunition in his vehicle. Despite initial reports suggesting a possible assassination attempt, Miller emphatically rejected the claims in a Sunday interview, calling them “complete bullsh-t.”
Miller’s arrest occurred as Trump prepared to speak at a rally in the Coachella Valley, an event heavily attended by his supporters. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, whose deputies stopped Miller’s vehicle, suggested that the arrest may have prevented a third assassination attempt on Trump, a statement that added to the sensational nature of the case.
“I probably did have deputies that prevented the third assassination attempt,” Bianco said, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. His remarks were shared widely on social media, sparking concern among Trump supporters and fueling speculation about the suspect’s intentions.
However, in an interview with the Southern California News Group, Miller strongly denied any malicious intent. He claimed to be a Trump supporter himself and had been invited to the rally by the head of the Clark County GOP Party. Miller insisted he posed no threat to the former president or anyone else at the event.
“These accusations are complete bullsh-t,” Miller said. “I’m an artist, I’m the last person that would cause any violence and harm to anybody.”
Miller, who previously ran unsuccessfully for political office in Nevada in 2022, explained that he was wearing a Trump shirt and hat when he was stopped by deputies. He admitted to having a shotgun and a loaded handgun in his vehicle but insisted they were purchased in 2022 for personal protection. According to Miller, he informed officers about the firearms as a courtesy during the traffic stop, but claimed his car was “ransacked” by deputies checking the legality of the guns.
Sheriff Bianco had previously stated that Miller was carrying fake press credentials along with other falsified documents, including passports, driver’s licenses, and a fake license plate on his unregistered vehicle. Miller, however, refuted these claims, asserting that he had a “special entry pass” for the rally, not a fake press pass.
Despite Bianco’s assertions, federal authorities, including the FBI and Secret Service, have cast doubt on the idea that Miller was planning to assassinate Trump. Sources close to the investigation indicated that federal agencies were not treating the incident as an assassination attempt, and no federal charges have been filed against Miller.
“The U.S. Secret Service assesses that the incident did not impact protective operations and former President Trump was not in any danger,” the FBI and Secret Service said in a joint statement. The agencies emphasized that Trump’s safety was never compromised during the rally.
News outlets like The Post also reported that the FBI and Secret Service are not actively pursuing the case as an assassination plot, and no federal arrests have been made. Miller was instead charged with weapons violations for illegally possessing firearms in California, a state with strict gun control laws, and was released after posting $5,000 bail.
The sheriff’s office, however, remains suspicious of Miller’s actions. Sheriff Bianco doubled down on his belief that the suspect’s behavior and possession of loaded firearms warranted further scrutiny. “If we are that politically lost that we have lost sight of common sense and reality and reason that we can’t say ‘Holy crap, what did he show up with all of that stuff for and loaded guns?’… we have a serious, serious problem in this country,” Bianco said in a statement.
While Miller was arrested near the rally, his case stands apart from two confirmed assassination attempts targeting Trump earlier this year. In July, gunman Thomas Crooks opened fire on Trump during a rally in Pennsylvania, wounding him in the ear. A second attempt occurred in September when Ryan Routh was apprehended near Trump’s golf course in Florida, armed with a gun. Both incidents heightened concerns about the former president’s safety as he campaigns for the 2024 election.
Miller’s denial of any plot to harm Trump adds another layer of complexity to the situation. Though the investigation is ongoing, federal authorities have downplayed the likelihood of an assassination attempt. However, law enforcement officials, including Sheriff Bianco, remain cautious and have not ruled out additional charges as they continue to probe the circumstances surrounding Miller’s arrest.
Miller’s case is expected to generate further discussion about the safety of political leaders in the U.S., particularly amid rising tensions and the backdrop of the 2024 presidential election. While he maintains his innocence, authorities are carefully reviewing the details to ensure that all potential threats are thoroughly addressed.
