Trump Force One: Rumors spread of Mexican cartel plotting Trump assassination

Rumors about a third alleged assassination plot targeting Donald Trump have emerged on social media, claiming that nine surface-to-air missiles have been smuggled into the U.S. to strike Trump’s private plane, Trump Force One.

Ann Vandersteel, a right-wing journalist and host of ‘Operation Burning Edge,’ posted the claims on X, formerly known as Twitter, on September 26. “Intelligence just in from the southern border that 9 surface-to-air missiles have been smuggled into the U.S. across the New Mexico border. Intended target: Trump Force One,” Vandersteel wrote.

Vandersteel also suggested the missiles could be of Iranian origin and that the operation was linked to the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico, but did not provide evidence to back these claims, only stating that "a confidential human source relayed [the information] to Doc Pete Chambers and Baz ARC."

Vandersteel further speculated that an operation of this scale would likely require insider help from high-level officials, possibly within the intelligence community or the Department of Justice. Her post has since gone viral, fueling more online speculation.

This would mark the third assassination attempt linked to Trump in 2024. Trump himself posted on X on September 25, addressing threats from Iran. “The entire U.S. Military is watching and waiting,” Trump said, referencing potential assassination attempts and warning that any attack on a former president would have serious consequences.

Adding to the rumors, right-wing journalist Lara Logan claimed that “Trump’s plane is the next target for assassination,” with three kill teams already inside the U.S. However, like Vandersteel, she did not provide concrete evidence.

As of now, neither the FBI nor the Secret Service has confirmed or denied any active assassination plot against Trump. These claims remain unverified but continue to spread across social media platforms.