Kirby confidently dismissed the drone reports, stating that they were likely misinterpretations of lawful manned aircraft operations.
According to RedState, Kirby stated, "Our investigation was unable to corroborate any of the reports about the mysterious drone sightings. Many of the reported sightings are actually manned aircraft that are being operated lawfully. There is no evidence of foreign-based involvement." He further emphasized that neither federal nor local law enforcement authorities could validate the alleged sightings. Kirby also noted that the United States Coast Guard, which has been supporting New Jersey in this matter, found no evidence of foreign interference.
Fox News reported that Kirby discussed the methods used to assess the drone reports, emphasizing that while there was no evidence of a threat, the situation had highlighted a security "gap". He urged Congress to pass legislation to enhance and extend existing counter-drone authorities. Kirby argued that this would better equip the nation to identify and mitigate potential threats to airports and other critical infrastructure, and provide state and local authorities with the necessary tools to respond to such threats.
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However, it's worth noting that the absence of evidence does not necessarily equate to evidence of absence. Even if foreign involvement in these alleged drone overflights was detected or suspected, it's possible that the White House might choose not to disclose all the information, potentially for national security reasons. This is the same administration that permitted a Chinese spy balloon to traverse the entire continental United States before intercepting it off the East Coast.
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Local officials in New Jersey, however, remain skeptical. Middletown Mayor Tony Perry expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of clarity surrounding the drone sightings. Perry's constituents have been questioning the strange lights that have been appearing in the night sky for weeks. Perry stated, “I’m not sure how I can go back to my residents and say that I’m satisfied from this meeting, when now I know that I have 180 drones that have been flying over the state of New Jersey. We have no more information as to where these drones are coming from, where they’re launching from, where they’re landing.”
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It's crucial to remember that small commercial "manned" aircraft, as Kirby described, are generally incapable of hovering. This discrepancy raises questions about the nature of the sightings and the government's response. As the debate continues, it's clear that the issue of drone sightings in New Jersey is far from resolved.
