Drones seen in New Jersey
America’s newly elected President Donald Trump has said that the mysterious drones seen in different parts of the country should be shot down. These drones were first seen in New Jersey a few days ago and are now being seen in other areas as well. The government and the White House say that there is no threat to national security nor is any foreign person or organization involved in this. However, the sighting of the mysterious drone still remains a matter of investigation.
“Mysterious drones are being seen all over the country. Could this really be happening without our government’s knowledge? I don’t think so. People are right now,” Trump said in a post on his owned social media platform Truth Social on Friday. Tell them. Otherwise kill them!!! DJT.” He also signed his name at the end of the post.
agencies engaged in investigation
The White House said Thursday there is no evidence yet that the alleged drone sightings pose a national security or public safety threat or have any foreign connection. White House national security communications adviser John Kirby said the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI are investigating, working closely with state and local law enforcement to provide resources, and to better understand their origins. Using multiple identification methods.
Drones not visible in restricted area
Kirby said that “Looking at the photos, these are manned aircraft being operated legally. The United States Coast Guard is providing assistance to the state of New Jersey and has confirmed that no There is no evidence of drone operations by foreign aircraft. Importantly, there have been no reports or confirmed sightings of drones in any restricted airspace.” In a joint statement, the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI also said there is no evidence yet that the alleged drone sightings pose a national security or public safety threat or have any foreign connection.
Demand to shoot down the drone
In a letter to DHS, the FBI and the Department of Aviation, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim said that “Since late November, people in the New York City area and northern New Jersey have “Multiple incidents of unexplained drone sightings have been reported, causing concern to both residents and local law enforcement.” He highlighted that “In the last one year, there have been drone intrusions on sensitive US military sites. The sighting of drones in residential areas strengthens the possibility of a security breach.”
Demand to provide information to the public
New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer on Friday urged law enforcement agencies to allow state and local agencies to deploy equipment that can safely shoot down drones that “should not be in our skies.” Gottheimer wrote a letter to DHS, the FBI, and the FAA, asking them to immediately provide information to the public. He added “They also need to work more closely with state and local law enforcement agencies to give them the tools they need to monitor drone activity. There is clearly too much of this in Jersey and other parts of the country.” (Input-PTI)
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