Vem Miller, a 49-year-old from Las Vegas, was arrested near a Donald Trump rally in Coachella Valley for possessing multiple firearms, including a loaded handgun and a shotgun, as well as high-capacity magazines. Authorities, including Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, suggested the arrest may have thwarted a potential assassination attempt, although Miller vehemently denied any such intentions, labeling the claims as 'complete bullsh-t.' Miller, a registered Republican and self-described artist, stated he bought the firearms for personal protection due to death threats and claimed to have been invited to the rally. He was initially stopped at a security checkpoint after presenting fake VIP credentials, and upon further investigation, officers found multiple identification documents with different names. Following his release on bail, Miller criticized the police's understanding of his motives, asserting he poses no threat. The Secret Service and other agencies confirmed that Trump's safety was not compromised during the incident.