By Tim Binnall
The White House has provided some clarification on the case of the mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey late last year, indicating that the curious craft were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration. The revelation came at the start of press secretary Karoline Leavitt's first official meeting with the media on Tuesday afternoon. "Before I turn to questions," she told reporters, "I do have news directly from the president of the United States" concerning the spate of drone sightings that sparked something of a hysteria in late November and early December.
"After research and study," Leavitt said, "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." She subequently noted that "many of these drones were also hobbyists, recreational and private individuals that enjoy flying drones. In time it got worse due to curiosity." The press secretary concluded her update with an assurance to the public that "this was not the enemy."
While Leavitt's comments may assuage fears that the craft could have been from a hostile nation, the vagueness of her explanation will likely do little to dissuade those who believe that something sinister or otherworldly unfolded in the skies over New Jersey. To that end, some have wondered why the federal government did not provide this information when the panic was happening, while others argue that the clarification is merely a convenient way of sweeping the whole situation under the proverbial rug. With that in mind, what do you make of the press secretary's statement Weigh in with your thoughts at the C2C Facebook page.