White House says New Jersey drones pose no known security threat

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John Kirby speaking at a White House press briefing
National security spokesman John Kirby at a White House briefing in 2024 The White House, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

At a White House briefing, national security spokesman John Kirby said there was no evidence the New Jersey sightings posed a security or safety threat or had a foreign link. He said many appeared to be lawful manned aircraft and urged Congress to expand counter-drone authority.

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  1. OfficialPress Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby (opens in a new tab)The American Presidency Project (UC Santa Barbara) / 2024-12-12
  2. PressNews Wrap: White House says mysterious drones over New Jersey not a safety threat (opens in a new tab)PBS NewsHour / 2024-12-12

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