The drones spotted in New Jersey are as large as an SUV and often fly in groups, sparking concern among residents and confusion among lawmakers. These sightings, reported by police and the Coast Guard, have spread to multiple counties in the state. Despite over 49 sightings on Dec. 8, some turned out to be normal aircraft or duplicates. Governor Phil Murphy described the technology as sophisticated, with the drones going dark as soon as they are spotted. Concerns have been raised about potential threats to critical infrastructure, including military and utility assets. President-elect Donald Trump’s residence in New Jersey adds to the seriousness of the situation.
Reports from Ocean County Sheriff and the Coast Guard describe multiple drones flying in formations, further adding to the mystery. The Pentagon has ruled out foreign involvement or threats to U.S. installations during these sightings. Speculations about Iranian involvement have been refuted by Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh. New Jersey Senator Jon Bramnick has called for a limited state of emergency and a ban on public drones until an explanation is provided.
Despite demands for transparency and answers from federal agencies, including the FBI and Department of Homeland Security, the origin and purpose of these drones remain unknown. Governor Murphy emphasized the need for swift answers and urged residents to report any sightings. The FBI is working with local authorities to investigate the matter, but so far, no clear answers have emerged. Bramnick expressed frustration over the lack of information from relevant agencies and called for the Department of Defense to intervene due to their advanced technology.
Smith suggested, “Why not fly it over the desert?”
He has reached out to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin regarding disabling or shooting down the drones and aims to trace their landing locations.
Smith emphasized, “This is a crucial national concern.”
NTD’s Steve Lance contributed to this report.
