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Officials Probe Mysterious Drones Over New Jersey, Including Trump's Golf Club

Dec 13, 2024, 04:07 AM

Reports of mysterious drones flying over New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic region have prompted concern among residents and officials. The drones have been flying over parts of New Jersey, including President-elect Donald Trump's golf club and military installations, for over three weeks. A U.S. senator has called for the drones to be 'shot down, if necessary,' due to uncertainty about their ownership and purpose. Representative Jeff Van Drew has suggested that the drones could be from Iran or China. The White House, FBI, and Homeland Security have stated they have no evidence that the drone sightings pose national security or safety threats. Homeland Security shared new details, noting the drones are not detectable by helicopter or radio. Lawmakers from New York and New Jersey are requesting federal briefings on the matter. Residents have been flooding 911 with calls, and sightings have also been reported over Connecticut, LaGuardia Airport, and other parts of New York. While some believe the drones could be foreign, others suggest they are misidentified airplanes or helicopters approaching airports like LaGuardia. The situation has led to increased scrutiny and discussions about drone activity regulation.