Sheriff's deputies in Riverside County, California, USA, arrested an armed man during the campaign of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. The sheriff of the county called the incident a "suspected failed assassination attempt", reported the Southern California News Group. The car of 49-year-old Wem Miller of Nevada, a neighbor of California. was stopped during the rally at the checkpoint. A shotgun and a pistol were found with Miller, the Los Angeles Times reports.
The gun was loaded, and a large capacity magazine filled with ammunition was seized from the suspect. When arrested, Miller presented a fake VIP invitation to meet with Trump and a press representative ID.
According to him, the suspect is a registered Republican who participated in the 2022 elections for the lower house of the Nevada Legislature. Miller is believed to be a member of a right-wing anti-government group. Miller was arrested on charges of carrying a loaded weapon and possession of a high-capacity magazine. The sheriff's office said in a statement that the incident did not affect the safety of the candidate or those involved in the meeting.
