The White House has clarified the mystery surrounding numerous drone sightings along the East Coast late last year, stating that the FAA authorized their operation for various purposes, including research. Many of the drones were operated by hobbyists and recreational users, contributing to public curiosity and speculation.
The mystery surrounding the unexplained drone sightings over New Jersey and along the East Coast late last year has been solved, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt, in her first White House press briefing on Tuesday, stated that she received the update directly from President Trump. She explained that after thorough research and analysis, the FAA authorized the operation of these drones for various purposes, including research and other legitimate endeavors.
Leavitt emphasized that many of these drones belonged to hobbyists, recreational users, and private individuals who enjoy flying drones. She added that the situation escalated due to public curiosity, assuring everyone that this was not a threat from an external enemy. In December, numerous reports of mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and other East Coast states raised concerns. Some of these sightings were even reported near military installations, prompting demands for officials to identify the source of these flying objects.The FBI took the lead in investigating these sightings, receiving thousands of tips. Local law enforcement agencies also joined the investigation. Social media platforms buzzed with theories, ranging from foreign interference to extraterrestrial activity to simple hobbyist operations. Both the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, however, maintained that there was no evidence suggesting that these drone sightings posed a threat to national security or public safety, nor did they indicate any foreign connection. Despite these reassurances, state and local leaders faced pressure to provide more concrete information and devise a more robust response. Authorities acknowledged that many of the reported sightings could likely be attributed to aircraft or helicopters operating from the region's numerous airports. New Jersey Senator Andy Kim, in posts on X, stated that he concluded most of the potential drone sightings brought to his attention were most likely planes. Former White House national security spokesman John Kirby echoed this sentiment in December, stating that many reports were determined to be 'a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones and law enforcement drones.
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