Bizarre rumors of drone assassination attempt on Donald Trump fly thick during Army-Navy game

Donald Trump, accompanied by Vice President-elect JD Vance and other prominent figures, attended the high-profile game surrounded by security
UPDATED DEC 16, 2024
Donald Trump attended the Army-Navy football game on December 14 to support the Army team (Getty Images)
Donald Trump attended the Army-Navy football game on December 14 to support the Army team (Getty Images)

LANDOVER, MARYLAND: Bizarre rumors of a potential drone assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump started doing the rounds during the college football game between the Army and the Navy on Saturday, December 14, garnering a lot of attention on social media and conspiracy theory forums.

The rumors surfaced amid the intense, high-profile sporting event, sparking speculation about a potential plot on the president-elect's life.

Rumors float of potential drone-assisted assassination attempt on Donald Trump

The reports coincided with numerous drone sightings in the country over the past two weeks, particularly in New York, New Jersey, and portions of Pennsylvania. However, the reports of a drone assassination attempt on Donald Trump on Saturday have not been verified.

Trump was accompanied by Vice President-elect JD Vance and other prominent Republicans, such as House Speaker Mike Johnson and defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, at the 125th Army-Navy football game at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 14: (L-R) U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Vice President-elect JD Vance attend the 125th Army-Navy football game at Northwest Stadium on December 14, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. Trump is attending the game with lawmakers and Cabinet nominees including, Vice President-elect JD Vance, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and others. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
President-elect Donald Trump, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Vice President-elect JD Vance attend the 125th Army-Navy football game at Northwest Stadium on December 14, 2024 in Landover, Maryland (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Trump's "first buddy" Elon Musk also joined the former president. Navy won the game 31-13, reported Fox News.

The theories emerged as Trump, who attended the game to support the Army team, was seen in the VIP section, surrounded by security and military officials.

Some online commentators and conspiracy theorists suggested that a drone could be used to target Trump, noting that the event's high-profile nature would make it an ideal location for an assassination attempt.

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 14: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance attend the 125th Army-Navy football game at Northwest Stadium on December 14, 2024 in Landover, Maryland. Trump is attending the game with lawmakers and Cabinet nominees including, Vice President-elect JD Vance, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and others. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance attend the 125th Army-Navy football game at Northwest Stadium on December 14, 2024 in Landover, Maryland (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

An X user posted, "BREAKING: REPORTS ARE CIRCULATING OF A POSSIBLE DRONE ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT ON TRUMP’S LIFE AT THE ARMY NAVY GAME"



 

Another user posted, "Is anyone else a little nervous about Trump/ cabinet picks being at the ARMY VS NAVY game today with all of these drones everywhere. I know it's not likely, but neither were the previous assassination attempts."



 

A tweet read, "I’m being over anxious but could this whole drone stuff be an prose to be used as an attempt on President Trump’s life at the Army Navy game. Supposed Malfunction. Just worry for him."



 

Having survived two attempts on his life, once during a July rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, followed by another attempt three months later at his Florida golf club, there have been concerns over the president-elect's security.

Internet debunks rumors of drone-assisted assassination attempt on Donald Trump

The alleged reports of a potential drone-assisted assassination attempt on Donald Trump during the Army-Navy football game were quickly debunked. People who were watching the game live claimed that the reports were false.

A user said. "Yep, then someone said something about drone assassination attempt on Trump at the game, but I was watching and nothing was said or even hinted at. Not sure what that is about... We have all seen Angel Has Fallen... the idea of a drone attack on a president is not out of what we would see as a possibility."



 

Another added, "There are no confirmed reports of a drone assassination attempt on Trump's life at the Army-Navy game."

A user said, "Reports of drone assassination attempt on Trump at Army-Navy game are unconfirmed."



 

One individual brushed off the rumors but advocated for a probe into the drone sightings in the country saying, "We need to find who's behind those drones."



 

Another user echoed the same sentiment, "Valid concern, hope security measures prevent any threats."



 

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