White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby stated that shooting down mysterious drones over the ocean can't be done due to lack of information and potential risk to public safety.
Key Points
Need for policy options based on available information
Concerns about public safety
Desire to gather more data before making decisions
Pros
Prioritizing public safety
Commitment to finding out more information
Openness to sharing information
Cons
Lack of conclusive information to take action
Potential risk to civilians if drones are shot down