As mysterious aerial objects light up the night skies across the Northeastern U.S., questions about their true nature abound. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has challenged the use of the term “drones,” igniting a national conversation about what these sightings could mean and why the government hasn’t provided clear answers.
BY PC Bureau
Why label these mysterious nighttime objects in the skies over the Northeastern U.S. as “drones”? The question lingers in the absence of definitive evidence proving they are drones. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican, voiced her concerns on Saturday about the sightings reported nationwide and specifically questioned the terminology being used to describe them.
Reports of unidentified drones have baffled local and federal officials, with sightings concentrated in Northeastern states like New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. Similar incidents have also been noted in Ohio, Florida, Massachusetts, and California. The unexplained aerial activity has sparked concerns about security and speculation of foreign involvement. Despite reassurances from officials like Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas that there is no evidence of foreign interference or ill intent, conspiracy theories have gained traction online, ranging from espionage claims to government cover-up allegations.
On Saturday, Greene took to X, formerly Twitter, to express skepticism over the choice of language. “Why are they calling them drones?” she asked. “They used to be UFOs, then UAPs. Now, suddenly, they’re just ‘drones.’ Who decided that term, and why? Calling them ‘drones’ suggests certainty about what they are, while ‘U’ terms highlight their unidentified nature.”
Marjorie Taylor Greene exposes the Pentagon for lying about these drones flying in New Jersey 🔥
“I think the Pentagon absolutely knows, but they are full of crap”
WHAT IS GOING ON ? pic.twitter.com/AQoZLBG3DN
— MAGA Voice (@MAGAVoice) December 13, 2024
The investigation initially focused on pilot reports of unidentified UASs (unmanned aircraft systems). However, an FBI official noted that most sightings have been reported from the ground, with only a few accounts from pilots of manned aircraft. Public demand for more transparency from federal agencies has steadily grown.
White House National Security spokesperson John Kirby addressed the issue on Monday, stating there is no evidence of “anomalous activity or threats to national security” in the affected airspace. Kirby attributed the sightings to a mix of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones, law enforcement drones, and even misidentified stars.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy also commented, revealing that drone-detection systems deployed statewide have found “little to no evidence” of malicious activity. President Joe Biden echoed these sentiments, stating the drones appeared authorized and posed “no sense of danger.”
Despite these official assurances, Greene and former President Donald Trump have called for decisive action. Trump, in a Truth Social post, wrote, “Mystery Drone Sightings all over the country. Can this really be happening without our government’s knowledge? I don’t think so! Let the public know, or shoot them down!!!” Greene voiced similar frustration, pledging to “shoot the drones down myself along with every other red-blooded, freedom-loving American.”
Greene has repeatedly accused the government of withholding information, writing on X last week, “The government knows exactly what these drones are and refuses to tell the American people. It’s unacceptable.”
In response, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has imposed temporary restrictions on drone activity in parts of New Jersey, effective until January 17. Similarly, New York has introduced no-fly zones over critical infrastructure sites, including areas in Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island. Governor Kathy Hochul described the measures as “purely precautionary,” emphasizing that no credible threats to public safety or national security have been detected.
