Fear of another assassination attempt has been expressed on Donald Trump, the former President of the United States and the presidential candidate of the Republican Party. Trump was addressing a rally in Coachella, California on Saturday, October 12, according to CNN. Meanwhile, an armed person was arrested by the security personnel.
Police recovered a shotgun, a loaded handgun and 1 high capacity magazine from the suspect's black SUV. Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said he had fake press and VIP passes, which raised suspicion.
Police said on Sunday that the 49-year-old accused has been identified as Wem Miller. Suspect Miller has been charged with two counts of possession of a firearm and is being held on $5,000 bond. He will be produced in court on January 2, 2025. The Riverside County Sheriff will soon hold a press conference to detail the case.
In fact, Trump was shot three months ago while addressing a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. At the same time, there was an attempted fatal attack on Trump on September 16. Trump was then playing at the International Golf Club in Palm Beach County, Florida. A Secret Service agent guarding him then saw a man hiding in the bushes with a weapon.
Secret Service officers were deployed for security during Trump's Saturday rally.
The Secret Service said there was no impact on Trump's security The Secret Service, which is responsible for the security of the US President, released a statement on Sunday regarding the incident. The Secret Service said the incident had no impact on Trump's security. The security team deployed during the rally and local partners provided due cooperation.
Trump's several checkpoints to reach the rally ground After the arrest of an armed person in the rally, security was beefed up for media persons and VIP ticket holders attending the rally. They had to go through multiple levels of security posts to reach the rally ground. All vehicles were also checked strictly. Each vehicle was searched by American K-9 officers.
Who is accused Wem Miller? According to media reports, Wem Miller is a registered Republican. He has completed his Masters from UCLA University. He has long been associated with right-wing backed groups. He is known for criticizing the policies of the current Democrat government of America. Miller is also running for the Nevada State Assembly in 2022.
July 13: Bullet grazes Trump's ear
As soon as Trump began to speak, gunshots rang out. Trump touched his ear and leaned down.
On July 13, Trump was attacked while addressing a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, a bullet passed near Trump's ear. The attacker was identified as 20-year-old Thomas Crooks. He fired 8 rounds from an AR-15 rifle. The assailant was shot dead by Secret Service officers immediately after the shooting.
September 16: Hidden assailant with rifle at golf club
Donald Trump often plays golf at his golf course in Florida. (File Photo)
An attempt was made to attack Trump on September 16. Trump was playing at the International Golf Club in Palm Beach County, Florida. A Secret Service agent guarding him then spotted a suspect hiding in the bushes. He was carrying an AK-47-like rifle and a Go Pro camera. The gun was aimed at the golf course.
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