Vem Miller, a Nevada man, was arrested at a checkpoint in southern California while allegedly en route to a Donald Trump campaign rally. Miller was associated with the far-right Sovereign Citizens movement, which consists of anti-government radicals who believe they are not subject to laws or authority. They often refuse to pay taxes and reject any form of authority. Although not affiliated with any particular political party, the movement attracted new members during the Trump era by appealing to anti-vaxxers, QAnon adherents, and MAGA supporters.
The Sovereign Citizen movement has been involved in acts of anti-government violence, including a 2010 incident in which a father and son team shot and killed two police officers in Arkansas. Despite their anti-authoritarian beliefs, the movement has grown in popularity and has spread to jails, prisons, and countries around the world. The movement is led by various “gurus” who promote anti-government theories and philosophies.
Authorities stated that Trump was never in danger during the incident involving Miller, who was released on bail. While the Sovereign Citizens movement is not an organized group like the Oath Keepers or Proud Boys, it has gained followers who reject any form of authority. The movement’s ideology has led to confrontations with law enforcement and has been a cause for concern among officials due to its history of violence and radical beliefs.
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