NJ mayor on Trump's drone response: 'We're not accepting this anymore' | Reality Check
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Summary
The encounter involves multiple drone sightings reported by residents and law enforcement in New Jersey and Nebraska. The White House stated that the drones were authorized by the FAA for research and other reasons. However, local officials, including Mayor Michael Millum, expressed frustration over conflicting statements from the White House and the Pentagon. The mayor noted that drones continued to appear over populated areas, raising concerns about safety and transparency. In Nebraska, Police Chief Chris Grooms described sightings of large, silent drones moving at high speeds, which were observed by multiple witnesses, including law enforcement officers. The impact of these encounters has led to ongoing questions and distrust towards government explanations regarding the nature of these drones.
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The video discusses recent drone sightings over New Jersey and the conflicting statements from the White House and the Pentagon regarding their nature. Local officials express dissatisfaction with the government's explanations, suggesting a cover-up and a lack of transparency.
Local officials in New Jersey are dissatisfied with the federal government's explanations regarding the drone sightings.
Ross Cartwell
“What an absolute joke says Chris Grooms; he's obviously very strongly of the view that the current White House statement doesn't explain what he's been seeing.”
Michael Millum
“I mean it's disappointing; here on the ground as mayors, we are the closest to the ground; the people are coming to us for answers.”
Chris Grooms
“I can tell you that this mayor is not buying it and I can tell you there's a bunch of other local elected officials that are not buying it.”
The drones flying over New Jersey were authorized to be flown by the FAA for research and various other reasons.
The Pentagon stated that none of the drones spotted were DOD assets.
The White House and Pentagon statements contradict each other regarding the nature of the drones.
Local officials in New Jersey are dissatisfied with the federal government's explanations regarding the drone sightings.
The FBI admitted they were unable to trace the source of the drones.
Drones have been reported across the continental USA and other countries, not just in New Jersey.
Witnesses, including law enforcement, reported seeing large drones and bright lights in the sky.