Possible Assassination Attempt Thwarted? Man Arrested at Trump Rally With Loaded Guns

A 49-year-old man from Las Vegas was arrested Saturday afternoon outside the rally for former President Donald Trump in Coachella, California, after authorities discovered he was in possession of both a loaded shotgun and a handgun. At least one of the firearms was confirmed to be loaded.

According to reports from the New York Post, the shotgun was definitively loaded, while other outlets indicated that the handgun may also have been in a similar state. Along with the firearms, law enforcement officials found a “high capacity” magazine in the man’s possession. This magazine exceeds the legal limits set by California, which is known for its strict gun control laws.

In addition to the firearms, authorities noted that the arrested individual had multiple driver’s licenses and several passports under different names, prompting further investigation into his identity and intentions.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office addressed concerns about safety, stating, “This incident did not impact the safety of former President Trump or attendees of the event.” Despite the alarming nature of the discovery, the sheriff’s office emphasized that the situation was contained without posing a threat to those at the rally.

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