A close associate of Vem Miller, arrested near a Trump rally in Coachella, California, has spoken out in his defense. Mindy Robinson, a right-wing documentarian and Miller’s business partner, told DailyMail.com that Miller is a “huge Trump supporter” with “no intention” of harming the former president.
Robinson described Miller as a journalist and fellow MAGA activist, stating, “He’s a big, huge Trump supporter. It’s what we’ve been doing for years. He’s my friend, we work together.” The two co-founded AmericaHappens.com, an independent news site, after facing censorship on mainstream platforms.
Miller was arrested on Saturday after allegedly presenting fake VIP credentials at a checkpoint near Trump’s rally. Police reported finding illegal firearms in his vehicle. However, Robinson criticized the arrest, suggesting it might be “a setup, or really inadequate police work.”
Secret Service sources reportedly doubt Miller intended to harm Trump, and the FBI is not investigating the incident as an assassination attempt. Miller’s swift release on $10,000 bail is cited by Robinson as evidence that authorities do not view him as a serious threat.
Robinson pointed to Miller’s social media history, which includes photos with pro-Trump figures like Vivek Ramaswamy, Steven Bannon, and Roger Stone, as proof of his long-standing support for the MAGA movement.
“A lot of people have run with that story, not understanding he’s one of us, and he’s been fighting the same fight this entire time,” Robinson stated, expressing frustration with media portrayal of the incident.
As the situation develops, it highlights the complex dynamics within the MAGA community and the challenges of security at political events. The incident has sparked debate about media representation, law enforcement practices, and the nature of political activism in the current climate.
