Vem Miller, armed man arrested near Trump Coachella rally, denies wanting to hurt ex-prez: ‘Complete bulls–t’
SUMMARY
Vem Miller, the armed man arrested near Donald Trump's rally in Coachella, California, vehemently denied accusations that he intended to harm the former president, calling them "complete bullsh-t." Following his arrest at a checkpoint where authorities found a shotgun and a handgun in his vehicle, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco claimed Miller's actions represented a third assassination attempt against Trump. Miller, who identifies as a Trump supporter and was reportedly wearing a Trump shirt and hat at the time, expressed shock over the allegations, stating, “These accusations are complete bullsh-t. I’m an artist; I’m the last person that would cause any violence and harm to anybody.” He maintained that he only had the firearms for personal protection, claiming he informed deputies about them before being pulled over. Miller also denied flashing a fake press pass, stating he presented a “special entry pass” instead.