Biden comments on mysterious drones over New Jersey: what's going on?
Kyiv • UNN
Unidentified drones were spotted in New Jersey, causing concern. President Biden reassured citizens by saying that most drones are legal and do not pose a threat.
In New Jersey, drones were found that had been the subject of various rumors on social media, such as the ability of unknown aircraft to conduct surveillance over US military facilities.
However, US President Joe Biden said that the drones spotted in New Jersey do not pose any danger to the public.
Writes UNN with reference to The Hill.
“We're watching this closely, but we don't feel there's any danger yet. Everything seems to be fine, but the authorities are checking it out,” the US president said .
Biden also noted the number of drones that are flying legally.
“A lot of drones are allowed to be used there. I think one started it, and they all - they all wanted to be part of the deal,” the president said.
The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI said on Monday that the sightings in recent days are consistent with a combination of legally operating drones (both hobbyists and government), as well as airplanes, helicopters
President-elect Trump questioned at a press conference on Monday why officials had not been more forthcoming about the situation, suggesting that the Biden administration knew what was going on.
