For weeks, the skies over New Jersey have been abuzz with mysterious drone sightings, raising alarms among lawmakers and citizens alike. Despite mounting pressure, the White House’s latest explanation for the bizarre phenomenon has been met with eye-rolls, as reported by The Daily Mail.
According to National Security spokesman John Kirby, the sightings are nothing more than misidentified “hobbyist drones, airplanes, and even stars.” Yes, stars.
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“We assess that the sightings to date include a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones & law enforcement drones, as well as manned fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters & even stars that were mistakenly reported as drones’
-Kirby 🤡🥴https://t.co/NTkmSCJUy8— Vectom (@Osbournegreen) December 17, 2024
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With Americans frustrated over the lack of answers, Kirby’s dismissive tone didn’t sit well.
National Security Spokesman… “Our assessment is that it may be us”.
— James (@liljamesjohn) December 16, 2024
“There are more than 1 million registered drones in the United States,” Kirby said during a press briefing. He claimed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and FBI had investigated over 5,000 tips, narrowing 100 of them as needing follow-up.
Yet, the bizarre response included stars as part of the “problem.”
“We assess that these sightings include a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones, manned aircraft, and even stars that were mistakenly reported,” Kirby added. “We have not identified any national security risk.”
Wow, they really seriously are gaslighting us and they think that we’re this stupid that we can’t tell the difference between a star and a drone
— Dawn (@DawnDawnms44) December 17, 2024
But while the Biden administration plays cosmic deflection, the mystery deepens. Former President Donald Trump wasn’t buying it, quipping, “Something strange is going on.”
Trump, who owns a golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, suggested he might steer clear of the area because of the unsettling drone reports. “They’re very close to Bedminster… maybe I won’t spend the weekend there.”
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The issue has united voices across the political aisle. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), a staunch Biden ally, isn’t impressed either. “We’re here today because it’s not a bird, it’s not a plane—it’s a drone,” Schumer said. “Why do we have more questions than answers?”
Schumer is demanding advanced drone-detection technology be deployed in the region. He’s also calling for legislation to give local law enforcement more tools to track these devices.
Aug 20, 2024; Chicago, IL, USA; Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasper Colt-USA TODAYMeanwhile, New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat and former helicopter pilot, mocked federal authorities for their contradictory explanations.
“They tell us, ‘Don’t worry, they’re not a threat,’ but then say they don’t know what they are. Both can’t be true,” she argued, suggesting that Reaper drones could surveil the devices to pinpoint their origin.
Republicans haven’t minced words either. Firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed the Pentagon’s vague responses as “bullsh*t,” expressing frustration that the federal government still hasn’t provided concrete answers after weeks of sightings.
Despite White House assurances that there’s no immediate threat, lawmakers and residents remain unconvinced. Sensitive military installations, like Naval Air Station Earle, have reported drone activity, and concerns about national security grow daily.
The DHS, FBI, and Pentagon have all been investigating, but their reports offer more ambiguity than solutions.
As the government points fingers at planes, stars, and hobbyists, New Jerseyans are left asking: if these drones are so harmless, why can’t federal agencies figure out where they’re coming from? For now, the White House’s response raises more skepticism than reassurance.
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