Trump Reveals Mysterious Drones Over New Jersey Were ‘Authorized’ to Conduct ‘Research’

President Donald Trump has finally revealed the truth behind the mysterious drones that appeared in the skies above New Jersey late last year.

During a Tuesday briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt read a statement from Trump, saying:

“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 continued to explain many of the drones were operated by “hobbyists, recreational and private individuals.”

However, the situation “got worse due to curiosity,” she added.

The statements come months after the first drones appeared in November.

They were spotted soaring above military bases and Trump’s golf course in Bedminster.

The sightings were sparking fears of foreign adversaries spying on American citizens.

Leavitt assured the public that “this was not the enemy.”

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However, she did not disclose who was using the drones or what type of research was being conducted.

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On January 10, Trump said that he would share a report on drones “about one day into the administration.”

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He predicted that it was likely “[the US] that’s sending the drones.”

The announcement has sparked outrage among Americans, with many asking “why Biden lied to them.”

On his first day back in the Oval Office, Trump said he would start investigating the mysterious drone activity and put his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, on the case.

“I would like to find out what it is and tell the people,” he said.

“In fact, I’d like to do that.

“Could we find out what that was, Susie?

“Why don’t we find out immediately?”

Concern about unexplained UFOs began in mid-November when “car-sized” drones were spotted in Morris County.

The sightings were followed by thousands of similar reports from nearby areas.

The first video footage showed drones with green and red lights on their wings and multiple eyewitnesses described them as large as a small car.

Officials held several congressional meetings in December to discuss the strange sightings, with the FBI first saying it received more than 3,000 reports within a week.

The FBI also admitted that it did not know who was behind the flying objects, while the U.S. military insisted it was not responsible.

And the White House assured the American public that it was “closely” monitoring the situation.

But Leavitt said the Trump administration researched and studied the events, finding they were authorized by the government.

On December 16, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Defense (DoD), and the FAA released a joint statement on the matter.

“Having closely examined the technical data and tips from concerned citizens, we assess that the sightings to date include a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones, and law enforcement drones, as well as manned fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and stars mistakenly reported as drones,” the statement read.

“We have not identified anything anomalous and do not assess the activity to date to present a national security or public safety risk over the civilian airspace in New Jersey or other states in the northeast.”

But the sightings continued, forcing the FAA to put a temporary drone ban in 22 New Jersey towns from December 19 until January 17.

The temporary flight restriction (TFR) areas included parts of Camden, Gloucester City, Winslow Township, Evesham, Hancock’s Bridge in Lower Alloways Township in Salem County, Westampton, Burlington, and Hamilton in Mercer County.

The flying of drones was also banned in Bridgewater, Cedar Grove, North Brunswick, Metuchen, South Brunswick, Edison, Branchburg, Sewaren, Jersey City, Harrison, Elizabeth, Bayonne, Clifton, and Kearny.

The FAA warned that “deadly force” could be used against drones that present an “imminent security threat.”

However, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said Sunday that the drones had returned during an unrelated press conference in New York.

“We have now seen new drone sightings,” he said.

“We’re going to have to look into it.”

Schumer’s comments followed statements from Michael Melham, the Mayor of Belleville, who said he was still getting reports of drone sightings “all over New Jersey, and even Long Island.”

“Here in New Jersey, we are about 500 mayors strong, we are still waiting for answers because our residents are still gravely concerned over what’s flying just over our homes,” he said.

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