The reported third assassination attempt on Donald Trump has drawn attention after authorities arrested a man near a Trump rally in Coachella, California. While officials have suggested a potential threat to the former president, the suspect has denied any involvement in such a plot. The details surrounding the incident have led to widespread curiosity about what really happened.
Third assassination attempt on Trump thwarted
Here's a closer look at what we know so far.
On October 12, 2024, authorities arrested Las Vegas man Vem Miller near Donald Trump's rally in Coachella, California. It was the third reported assassination attempt on the former president (via BBC).
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said Miller was carrying a shotgun, a loaded handgun, and fake identification. He believed Miller was planning to assassinate the former president. Miller denied the allegations, claiming he was a Trump supporter. He said he had the firearms for his own safety and told officers about them at a checkpoint.
