President Trump revealed that the drones seen over New Jersey were authorized by the FAA for research purposes, causing confusion and panic among residents and law enforcement officials. The FAA did not disclose this information initially, leading to criticism and calls for transparency.
Key Points
President Trump stated that the drones were authorized by the FAA for research purposes
FAA did not disclose this information initially, causing confusion and panic
Law enforcement officials scrambled to track and monitor the drones
FAA placed temporary flight restrictions despite authorizing the drone flights
Pros
Revealed the drones were authorized by the FAA for research purposes
Cons
Caused confusion and panic among residents and law enforcement officials
Initial lack of transparency from the FAA led to criticism