Steve Bannon recently stirred the pot with a new conspiracy theory, suggesting that President Joe Biden could be behind the mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey.
Bannon, a former advisor to Donald Trump, claimed at the New York Young Republican Club’s Annual Gala that Biden’s administration was actively working against the country and President Trump, even going as far as to question if they were responsible for the drones.
“Are they the guys who got the drones over New Jersey?” he asked, fueling speculation with no evidence.
Lack of Clear Explanation from Authorities
Despite Bannon’s provocative remarks, there is no concrete evidence linking the Biden administration to the drones flying over New Jersey.
The White House has dismissed concerns, with National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby asserting that the sightings do not pose a national security or public safety threat.
However, the lack of a clear explanation from authorities has led to increasing frustration from both Republicans and Democrats.
The sightings, which began on November 18, have prompted local officials to take action, with one New Jersey mayor even stating that his fire department had been advised to wear hazmat suits in case any drones crashed.
Mysterious Drone Activity Over Sensitive Sites
The drones have been reportedly seen flying over sensitive sites in New Jersey, including the Picatinny Arsenal and Naval Weapons Station Earle, raising questions about their origins.
These unidentified objects have been described as large, resembling cars, and flying at night.
The Department of Defense (DoD) acknowledged the sightings but downplayed their significance.
A spokesperson for the Joint Staff confirmed the drone incursions, but emphasized that such incidents were not new and that the military had systems in place to detect and respond to them.
However, the DoD admitted they had no information on who was operating the drones or where they came from.
Calls for Action from Lawmakers
As concerns over the drone sightings continue to grow, lawmakers are calling for increased action.
Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer has urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to deploy special drone-detection technology across New Jersey and New York.
Schumer is also pushing for legislation to provide local law enforcement with better tools for detecting drones.
In response, the DHS has agreed to deploy drone detection systems to the region, with New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressing gratitude for the federal support, though she called for more resources and for Congress to pass new laws to address the situation.
Theories and Speculations About Drone Origins
While the federal government has not linked the drones to any foreign actors, theories continue to circulate.
Some experts, including retired police lieutenant and intelligence analyst Tim McMillan, have raised suspicions about possible Russian involvement, especially given the proximity of the drone sightings to Picatinny Arsenal, a major ammunition plant that supplies weapons to Ukraine.
McMillan also noted that the drones’ behavior resembled that of Russian Orlan-10 drones, which typically fly in groups.
Adding to the intrigue, drones have also been spotted over U.S. military bases in the UK, further fueling theories of foreign interference.
Ongoing Efforts to Address the Threat
As the drone sightings continue, officials have been working to monitor the situation.
Authorities even closed airspace over Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio for several hours as part of the ongoing investigation.
Meanwhile, Senator Jon Bramnick has called for a state of emergency, criticizing what he perceives as a lack of transparency from the government.
He believes that the public is being kept in the dark about the true nature of the drone activity, claiming that the government is fearful of the public’s reaction if the full details are revealed.
As the mystery continues to unfold, it remains unclear who is behind these bizarre drone incursions and what their ultimate intentions are.