Trump Breaks Silence On Mystery Drones
In a statement released on Tuesday, President Donald Trump addressed the drone sightings over New Jersey from late last year. He explained that some of the drones flying in the area may have been authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for research purposes. However, he also pointed out that many of the drones were likely being flown by hobbyists and private enthusiasts who simply enjoy flying drones for recreation.
Trump’s statement was conveyed by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt during her first press briefing. She clarified that the FAA had been conducting drone flights in the region for legitimate research and that many of the reported sightings were from individuals who weren’t involved in any malicious activity but were just curious about flying drones. While the situation drew attention, it was not seen as a national security threat, according to the administration’s initial findings.
The spike in drone sightings, which occurred primarily along the East Coast, raised alarms when some drones were spotted near sensitive military sites. This triggered concerns among lawmakers and officials about the possibility of foreign adversaries using drones for espionage or other hostile purposes. Some speculated that the Biden administration might not have been forthcoming with information.
President Trump, then president-elect, expressed his concern about the situation and promised to investigate the matter once he took office. On Inauguration Day, he made it clear that his administration would seek answers regarding the source and purpose of the drone activity.
The Biden administration, however, quickly responded by dismissing any threats from foreign powers. They insisted that the drones were mostly harmless and that the FBI had only found a few credible leads from the thousands of reported sightings. In many cases, the drones were misidentified, or the operators were abiding by the law. Despite this, Biden officials acknowledged the need for better systems to track and address potential drone threats in the future.
