Trump White House Reveals Shocking Truth About ‘Mystery Drones’

Trump White House Reveals Shocking Truth About ‘Mystery Drones’

In recent months, reports of unusual drone activity have sparked both curiosity and concern throughout New Jersey. The so-called "mystery drones" have captured public attention as they hovered over military sites and appeared in swarms, fueling widespread speculation.

To address the growing rumors, President Donald Trump released a statement on Tuesday, which White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt read to the press.

"After research and study," the statement read, "the drones that were flying over New Jersey in large numbers were authorized to be flown by the FAA for research and various other reasons. Many of these drones were also hobbyists, recreational, and private individuals that enjoy flying drones."

Trump’s statement suggested that heightened drone activity and the resulting public interest had led to unnecessary alarm. To reassure citizens and prevent concerns about a coordinated attack or foreign interference, Leavitt emphasized, "This was not the enemy."

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The surge in drone sightings across New Jersey coincides with months of increasing reports in the region. Between November and January, more than 600 drone sightings were documented across New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. Alarmingly, over 300 of these incidents occurred within 25 miles of high-security locations.

Federal authorities responded to the spike by imposing temporary flight restrictions over more than fifty locations in New Jersey, including key sites such as the Salem nuclear power plant and Trump’s Bedminster golf club. These measures, coordinated with federal security agencies, were designed to prevent potential security breaches during a period of heightened vigilance.

Although the FAA has since lifted the restrictions, concerns over airspace security remain. While many drone flights can be attributed to hobbyists and research initiatives, the sheer frequency and proximity of sightings near nuclear and military facilities continue to raise questions.

Leavitt’s reading of Trump’s statement appeared to be an effort to ease public unease.

Before his inauguration, Trump had already addressed the escalating concerns regarding unidentified drone activity over New Jersey’s ports. At the time, then-President-elect Trump claimed that Joe Biden and the U.S. military were aware of the drones' origins but had opted not to disclose that information.

"The government knows what is happening," Trump stated in December. "Our military knows where they took off from. If it’s a garage, they can go right into that garage. They know where it came from and where it went. And for some reason, they don’t want to comment."

"I can’t imagine it’s the enemy, because if it was the enemy, they’d blast it out. Even if they were late, they’d blast it. Something strange is going on."

"For some reason, they don’t want to tell the people. And they should, because the people are really — I mean, they happen to be over Bedminster," Trump continued, referring to drones reportedly flying near his private golf course. "I think maybe I won’t spend the weekend in Bedminster. I’ve decided to cancel my trip," he joked at the time.

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