Republican candidate Donald Trump was at a meeting this Saturday, October 12 in Coachella, California. A heavily armed individual was arrested on site. However, he was released after posting $5,000 bail.
Armed to the teeth
Donald Trump may have escaped death once again. Indeed, while the former president was in a meeting at Coachella in California, a man was arrested in possession of a veritable arsenal. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office released in a statement the different weapons the suspect had in his possession. a rifle, a loaded pistol, and a high-capacity magazine ».
The individual named Vem Miller, aged 49, had several false passports as well as a false license plate on his vehicle. The suspect wanted to access the VIP area of the meeting using a fake press pass. However, he was arrested by local police before even entering the area.
Trump a danger?
Sheriff Chad Bianco said it was a “ third assassination attempt on Donald Trump ». For its part, the secret service rejects the possibility of possible danger to the candidate in connection with this event. « Former President Trump was not in danger » adding that: “ The incident had no impact on his safety or that of event participants “. However, the secret service has been criticized on multiple occasions regarding the close protection of Donald Trump.
Suspect Vem Miller released on $5,000 bail. He is due to appear in county court on January 2. At the same time, the investigation continues in order to find out the exact motivations of the individual.
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