Vem Miller, 49, was taken into custody on Saturday evening after an array of weapons - including a shotgun, a high capacity magazine and a loaded handgun - were found in his vehicle at a security checkpoint.
He was allegedly attempting to enter the rally in Coachella, California, using fake VIP credentials while driving a black SUV with fake number plates.
Local law enforcement have claimed the incident is 'probably' a third assassination attempt - after Trump was shot in the ear in Butler,Pennsylvania, in July, and an armed suspect plotted to kill him at his West Palm Beach, Florida, golf club in September.
Miller has denied any wrongdoing. But just who is the investigative journalist and self-described MAGA supporter now at the center of another alleged attempt on Trump's life.
Vem Miller (pictured), 49, was arrested on Saturday evening after an array of weapons - including a shotgun, a high capacity magazine and a loaded handgun - were found in his vehicle at a security checkpoint
Former President Trump speaking at a rally in Coachella, California, on Saturday. Miller was allegedly attempting to enter the rally using fake VIP credentials while driving a black SUV fake number plates. Local law enforcement have claimed the incident is 'probably' a third assassination attempt. Miller has denied any wrongdoing
What charges does Vem Miller face?
The Riverside County Sheriff's office said Miller was arrested on charges for possession of a loaded firearm and possession of a high-capacity magazine.
He was released on a $5,000 bail on Saturday with a court date set for January 2 2025.
The Riverside County Sheriff's office said Miller was arrested on charges for possession of a loaded firearm and possession of a high-capacity magazine. He was released on a $5,000 bail on Saturday with a court date set for January 2 2025
No federal charges have been filed against Miller at this time.
The Secret Service released a statement to say it was aware of the arrest.
The statement said: 'The incident did not impact protective operations. The Secret Service extends its gratitude to the deputies and local partners who assisted in safeguarding last night's events.'
What job does Vem Miller do?
According to Linkedin, Miller is an investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker and content producer with over 20 years of experience.
He currently works for a company called The America Happens Network which produces content such as podcasts and documentaries for the political right.
Miller seemingly set up the site - which describes itself as the 'only truly uncensored network in America - with right-wing documentarian Mindy Robinson.
Miller currently works for a company called The America Happens Network which produces content such as podcasts and documentaries for the political right. Miller set up the site with right-wing documentarian Mindy Robinson (pictured) in 2022
Miller posing for a selfie with former Trump advisor Stephen Miller. Miller was previously a showrunner for mainstream content creators such as VICE media. He also directed a number of music videos in the early 2000s
The site was set up in 2022 after the two were repeatedly kicked off platforms such as YouTube for their stories promoting conspiracy theories, including that the deadly 2017 Las Vegas shooting was a 'cover up' with 'multiple shooters.'
An account on Rumble- an online video platform favoured by many right-wing supporters due to its more lax restrictions - appears to show Miller interviewing a variety of right-wing figures from across the world including British politician Nigel Farage and My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell.
Before this, Miller was a showrunner for mainstream content creators such as VICE media. He also directed a number of music videos in the early 2000s - including Freetime by Kenna which reached number 19 on the US Dance charts.
Does Vem Miller have family?
Files obtained by DailyMail.com reveal Miller's somewhat checkered past.
He married Sonia Gulian, 46, and had two children with her – but appears to have divorced and sued her in federal court in 2021 claiming she ‘kidnapped’ the kids and took them to the UK while he was working in Canada.
‘My ex wife Sonia Helen Gulian and her parents Zvart Gulian and Shahe Gulian kidnapped my American Children, who are born and raised in Los Angeles, California, while I was working in Toronto, Canada on a brief 2 year contract,’ he wrote in the legal complaint.
‘I am from LA, where I have lived since I was 15 years old, for nearly 30 years.’
He claimed he successfully fought a 22-month legal case in Canada and got his kids back, but a ‘corrupt judge’ returned them to the UK after three months
The judge dismissed the case as ‘frivolous due to lack of subject-matter jurisdiction’ two days after Miller filed his complaint.
What party does Vem Miller support?
His public Instagram account is checkered with pictures of Miller posing for pictures with right-wing figures including Robert F Kennedy Jr
Miller with Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon
Miller is a registered Republican who has been a MAGA activist for years - according to Robinson.
His public Instagram account is checkered with pictures of Miller posing for selfies with right-wing figures including Steve Bannon, Robert F Kennedy Jr and Stephen Miller.
In May 2022, Miller even ran for office as a Republican for Nevada's District 13.
Speaking to the Las Vegas Review Journal at the time, he said he was motivated to run because 'this country has been taken over by tyranny.'
He said he would focus on alleged cases of voter fraud and that he supported efforts to increase solar energy projects and electric car manufacturing in the State.
Miller was unsuccessful in his bid to become the candidate. Republican Brian Hibbetts won election in November 2022.
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