By New Jersey State Senator Jon Bramnick has called for federal authorities to disclose information about the mysterious drones spotted flying over the state, accusing the government of withholding details out of fear of public reaction.
“Whatever these drones are doing, the government clearly doesn’t want us to know,” said Bramnick, a Republican representing New Jersey’s 21st Legislative District, in an interview with NewsNation on Saturday. He urged the Department of Defense to “be honest with the American public” and clarify the drones’ purpose.
Bramnick speculated that the government’s silence might stem from a deeper concern. “There’s got to be something significant they’re not telling us because they’re worried about how the public will react once they know what these drones are actually doing,” he remarked. Although the FBI has stated there is no evidence of a threat, Bramnick criticized these assurances as overly vague, questioning why officials would allow public frustration to build without offering clear explanations.
The drones, described as large, high-altitude devices with red and green lights, have been reported hovering over parts of New Jersey, including Toms River. Similar sightings have also occurred in neighboring New York, heightening concerns on both sides of the border.
The lack of transparency has left both local leaders and residents increasingly frustrated. “Why would the government let the public remain so in the dark?” Bramnick questioned. “Why would they allow a United States senator to feel so exasperated? Leaders from both parties are demanding answers, and yet we’ve seen no real clarity.”
The senator’s remarks highlight growing public anxiety as officials remain tight-lipped about the drones’ purpose. This secrecy has only fueled speculation and mistrust. Whether federal authorities will respond to calls for transparency remains uncertain.
Bramnick is demanding action. On Tuesday, he called for New Jersey to declare a limited state of emergency until authorities provide concrete answers.
New Jersey isn’t alone, wrote The New York Post. Tenisions have began to flare in New York over the weekend, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to issue a statement saying, “This has gone too far.” Hochul urged federal officials to allow local law enforcement to intervene, even suggesting that police be permitted to shoot down the drones if necessary.
The mystery drones have led to rampant and frightening speculation on social media. Suspicions intensified following a viral video that shared on Twitter from an alleged expert.
In the video, an unidentified drone manufacturer suggested that drones might be searching for a missing nuclear bomb from Ukraine. According to the individual, over 80 Ukrainian warheads vanished during the 1980s amid nuclear disarmament efforts under President Ronald Reagan. The speaker also claimed to have recently met someone who had physically handled one of these warheads. The unidentified source speculated that the bomb might have been destined for the United States. “He physically touched this warhead… and knew it was heading here,” the person asserted.
CEO of Drone manufacturing company that has government contracts, gives interesting take on what’s happening in NJ. pic.twitter.com/tAbMdMETQC
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President-elect Donald Trump on Friday proposed shooting down the drones hovering over homes in New Jersey.
“Mystery drone sightings all over the country. Can this really be happening without our government’s knowledge? I don’t think so! Let the public know, and now. Otherwise, shoot them down!!! DJT,” Trump posted on Truth Social.
The FBI and DHS in a joint statement said that “it appears that many of the reported sightings are actually manned aircraft, operating lawfully” adding that there is “no known malicious activity occurring in New Jersey.” The agencies also said the reported sightings there do, however, “highlight the insufficiency of current authorities” related to who can take them down. The Secret Service earlier this week denied that the reported drones belong to the agency.
John Kirby, the White House national security communications adviser, told Fox News on Friday — ahead of Trump’s missive — that “we don’t have enough conclusions” to take down one of the craft. “We’re gonna share as much as we can. I understand it’s frustrating for folks, it’s frustrating for us,” Kirby said.
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