White House says New Jersey drones were FAA-authorized

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Karoline Leavitt at the White House briefing room podium
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt at her first briefing, Jan. 28, 2025 The White House, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

At the first press briefing of President Trump's second term, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the drones seen over New Jersey were authorized by the FAA for research and other reasons, with many flown by hobbyists. She gave no details on who operated them.

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  1. PressWhite House says NJ drones 'authorized' by the FAA: 'This was not the enemy' (opens in a new tab)ABC7 New York (ABC News) / 2025-01-28
  2. PressDrones seen in New Jersey were authorized by FAA for 'research,' White House says (opens in a new tab)WDBJ7 (Gray News) / 2025-01-28

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