“This incident did not impact the safety of former President Trump or attendees of the event,” the statement said. The sheriff’s office offered no immediate information on Miller’s intentions. But coming on the heels of two assassination attempts – one in Pennsylvania in which a bullet grazed Trump’s ear, and a second, aborted attempt at his Florida golf course – the arrest raised concerns. There was no immediate comment from either the Trump campaign or the US Secret Service, which is charged with protecting top officials and candidates. Trump’s decision to hold a rally in California surprised political analysts, who note the state is heavily Democratic, but he drew a large crowd, even in temperatures near 100 Fahrenheit (38C).

Source: New Zealand Herald October 13, 2024 20:59 UTC