Vem Miller, a suspect arrested near a Trump rally in Coachella, California, had kept a low profile in his former Las Vegas neighborhood before moving out with his elderly parents in 2022. Many neighbors in the gated community where they lived only saw Miller a handful of times during his years there. When Miller and his family left, the property owner had to renovate the home they lived in, as it was left in poor condition with trash and overgrown weeds.
The suspect, who previously ran for the Nevada Assembly and came in third in the GOP primary, lived in a middle-class neighborhood with working families. Most residents were not familiar with him as they had moved in after he left. Miller’s car had Canadian license plates, possibly indicating he was from British Columbia. The neighborhood was described as transient, with many homes being rentals, including the one Miller lived in.
During an incident near the gated community where Miller lived, a man was observed firing a weapon at a car, leading to concerns about gun violence in the area. The suspect was arrested outside of Trump’s rally in Coachella, where law enforcement found fake passports, a shotgun, a loaded handgun, and other weapons in his car. Despite accusations from Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco that Miller had intentions to harm or kill Trump, the Secret Service believes it is unlikely he was attempting an assassination.
Miller denies the allegations against him and claims to be a Trump supporter who was unaware of different gun laws between Nevada and California. The FBI is not investigating the incident as an attempt on Trump’s life, and sources indicate that it is unlikely Miller was trying to harm the former president. Despite his arrest on weapons charges and subsequent release, the Secret Service has stated that Trump was not in danger at the rally. Attempts to reach Miller for comment were unsuccessful as he did not respond to texts or calls.
Overall, Miller’s arrest and the allegations made against him have raised concerns about gun violence and security at public events. The incident has shed light on the transient nature of the gated community where Miller lived and the need for increased awareness of gun laws between different states. While the Secret Service does not believe that Miller was attempting an assassination, the accusations made by law enforcement officials have prompted further investigation into the suspect’s motives and intentions. As the story continues to develop, more details may emerge about the circumstances surrounding Miller’s arrest and the events leading up to it.
