Vem Miller, the man accused by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office of an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a Coachella rally, has fiercely denied the allegations and announced plans to launch a major lawsuit over his arrest. In a lengthy statement, Miller, a vocal Trump supporter and founder of the “America Happens” network, claimed that authorities were trying to make an example out of him simply because of his political affiliation.
Miller was arrested on Sunday after reportedly presenting questionable press credentials at the rally. A subsequent search of his car revealed two firearms, which Miller said were for self-defense and stored legally in his trunk. Following the discovery, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco escalated the situation in a press conference, claiming, “If you’re asking me right now, I probably did have deputies that prevented the third assassination attempt” on Trump.
Miller adamantly refuted this claim, asserting that there was no assassination attempt and sources close to the Trump campaign backed him up. In a statement released on Rumble, Miller shared details about his background, explaining how he transitioned from being a Hollywood liberal to a staunch Trump supporter during the Obama administration. He emphasized that he had been invited to the rally as a special guest and that the firearms were not intended for any illegal use.
Miller also described his interaction with law enforcement, claiming that officers initially approached him about ensuring his firearms were registered and lawfully purchased. “I told them exactly where the firearms were located and that they were welcome to inspect them. I had nothing to hide,” Miller said. He believes that the entire incident will lead to a significant lawsuit, alleging that his rights were violated.
The arrest itself, Miller said, was mishandled from the start. He claimed that he had been transparent with officers, offering to leave the rally when concerns arose. However, he was arrested and booked on firearms charges. Sheriff Bianco had also stated that Miller had an “obviously fake license plate,” but Raheem Kassam, editor-in-chief of National Pulse, shared a document online that disputes this claim, showing that Miller was not cited for fake documentation.
Miller expressed frustration over how officers treated his belongings during the arrest, claiming they “ransacked” his car, going through his suitcases, medication, and electronic devices. He stated that the officers knew he was a special guest at the rally and not part of the media, and he had previously interacted with the Trump family.
Perhaps most troubling, Miller claimed he was repeatedly denied a phone call during his arrest and that he was mistreated while in custody. He believes the arresting officer’s goal was to “make an example of a Trump supporter” and accused the officer of political persecution rather than upholding the law.
After the incident, the Secret Service released a statement confirming that Trump was not in any danger and that protective operations were not compromised. “While no federal arrest has been made at this time, the investigation is ongoing,” the statement concluded. Despite the controversy, Miller remains adamant that the accusations are baseless and plans to fight back through legal channels.
