President-elect Donald Trump accused the government of keeping the public “in suspense” over unexplained drone sightings in New Jersey and New York. While Trump hinted at something “strange” happening, the White House firmly rejected claims of a cover-up, insisting that the drones were operating legally and posed no security risk.
BY PC Bureau
President-elect Donald Trump and the White House clashed on Monday over a wave of mysterious drone sightings, with Trump accusing the government of withholding information while the Biden administration firmly denied any cover-up and insisted the drones were operating legally.
Amid rising public concern over the sightings in New Jersey and New York, Trump suggested that the government “knows what is happening” but has chosen to keep the public in suspense. “Our military knows, and our president knows. And for some reason, they want to keep people in suspense,” Trump said, further adding, “Something strange is going on.”
He downplayed the possibility of a foreign adversary, claiming, “If it was the enemy, they’d blast it out.”
Trump said some of the drones had been cited over his golf course in Bedminster, New Jersey, and by way of caution he abandoned plans to spend the weekend there.
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Trump had earlier urged US authorities to identify the drones’ origins in a social media post on Friday and “ shoot them down.”
Trump’s comments stand in sharp contrast to the White House’s official explanation. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby offered a detailed clarification, rejecting the notion of a government cover-up and stating that most sightings involved drones operating within legal boundaries.
“We assess that the sightings to date include a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones, and law enforcement drones, as well as manned fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and even stars that were mistakenly reported as drones,” Kirby said. “We have not identified anything anomalous or any national security or public safety risk.”
Kirby emphasized that the assessment was based on a thorough examination of data and reports from concerned citizens. “Having closely examined the data, having closely looked at the tips and collated them the best we can, we see no cause for alarm,” he added.
Despite the White House’s attempt to quell concerns, Trump’s claims have added momentum to public anxiety, amplifying suspicions and fueling speculation about the drones’ origins. The divide between Trump’s rhetoric and the administration’s reassurances underscores the growing political tension surrounding the issue.
