A man was arrested on Saturday, October 12, near a Donald Trump rally in Coachella, California, in illegal possession of weapons, Local authorities reported on Sunday, who released him on bail.
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Although it did not affect the security of the former Republican president, The announcement comes after two assassination attempts against Trump in recent months, and at a time when he has asked to strengthen his protection.
Who was the armed man near Trump’s rally?
The suspect, identified as Vem Miller, a 49-year-old Las Vegas resident, was “in possession of a shotgun, a loaded handgun and a high-capacity magazine.” in his car, according to a statement published this Sunday by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, in eastern California.
“The incident did not affect the safety of former President Trump or those attending the event”continued the statement, which did not provide information about the man’s intentions.
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What happened to the armed subject detained near the Trump rally?
Come Miller He was released on bail of $5,000 the same Saturday night.
He is scheduled to appear in local court on January 2 for the crimes of “possession of a loaded firearm” and “possession of a high-capacity magazine.”
Neither the campaign team nor the Secret Services, responsible for protecting major American political figures, reacted immediately.
The Republican candidate narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on July 13, when a man opened fire during an election rally in Pennsylvania (northeast). The shooting wounded Trump in the ear and killed a member of the public.
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In mid-September They also arrested a man accused of trying to shoot Trump at one of his golf courses in Florida.
Trump faces Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, the current vice president of the country and who replaced President Joe Biden in the race to occupy the White House, at the polls on November 5.
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