Most of the drones that were spotted flying over New Jersey late last year were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration, according to President Trump. At her first press briefing on Tuesday,
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that the mystery drones flown across New Jersey in late 2024 were "authorized to be flown by the FAA" for research "and various other reasons" in the first press briefing of President Donald Trump's second administration.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said reported drone sightings that sparked panic in New Jersey last month were drones authorized to fly by the Federal Aviation Administration and “not the enemy.
Last December dozens of drones were seen flying over the state of New jersey, prompting officials to call for a temporary state of emergency
The unexplained, SUV-sized drones that caused a stir flying over the areas in the Northeast in November and December have returned. As of Sunday, Jan. 25.
President Trump said Tuesday that the drone sightings over New Jersey late last year were either authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or were from hobbyists and enthusiasts. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt read a statement from Trump at her first press briefing that the FAA had flown drones in the area for research purposes.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the information about the drones came directly from President Donald Trump.
New Jersey residents were concerned over the mysterious drones that flew above their homes, sparking conspiracy theories about the source.
Karoline Leavitt clarifies FAA-authorised drone sightings over New Jersey, dispelling conspiracy theories in her inaugural White House briefing.- Watch Video on English Oneindia
Mystery drones over New Jersey were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration with the full knowledge of the Biden administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on Tuesday.
In a statement, President Trump said the drone flights that had gripped New Jersey were not enemy or foreign crafts.