President-elect Donald Trump has suggested that the Biden administration and the military are withholding information from the public about mysterious drones recently spotted over New Jersey.
During a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Monday, Trump questioned why the government has kept the public “in suspense” over the situation.
“Look, our military knows where they took off from, if it's a garage, they can go right into that garage,” Trump said. “They know where it came from and where it went.”
Asked if he had been briefed on the matter, Trump declined to comment but reiterated his belief that officials are aware of the drones' origins.
“Our military knows it, and our president knows it, and for some reason they want to keep people in suspense,” he said.
Trump dismissed the idea that the drones were the work of a foreign adversary, adding that such a threat would have prompted immediate military action.
“If he were the enemy, they would destroy him,” Trump commented. “Even if they were late, they would ruin it. Something strange is happening. For some reason, they don't want to tell people.”
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In recent days, federal authorities have insisted there is no evidence of foreign involvement, stating that drones pose no threat to national or public security.
However, the FBI has confirmed that they are investigating about 100 drone sightings in New Jersey, including reports near the Earle Naval Weapons Station, the Picatinny Arsenal, and by the New Jersey State Police.
While most sightings have been ruled out as manned aircraft, unexplained incidents have sparked increased scrutiny.
On Friday, Trump took to Truth Social to demand transparency from the Biden administration, urging it to share what they know or take decisive action.
“Mysterious drone sightings across the country,” Trump wrote. “Can this really be happening without our government knowing? I don't think so! Let the public know, and now. Otherwise, shoot them!
Trump also noted that drones have been seen near his residence at the Trump National Golf Course in Bedminster, where he planned to visit this weekend. He hinted that he would reconsider the trip, jokingly saying, “I think I'm going to cancel the trip.”
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