New White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the mysterious drones spotted above New Jersey in her first briefing on Tuesday.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said reported drone sightings that sparked panic in New Jersey last month were drones authorized to fly by the Federal Aviation Administration and “not the enemy.
On social media, users shared theories that range from foreign interference to UFOs to hobbyist activity. The FBI and Department of Homeland Security said there was no evidence" the reported drone sightings posed a threat to national security or public safety or had any foreign connection.
Before taking questions at her first news briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt gave an update she said came “directly” from President Donald Trump.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt read a statement from President Trump which read in part, "this was not the enemy."
The White House is providing an explanation for the drones that were spotted over New Jersey, and all along the East Coast, over the past several months.
Trump said he didn't know what caused the crash, but said "we have some very strong opinions and ideas."
President Trump spoke in the White House press briefing room Thursday morning in the aftermath of the deadly plane crash in the Potomac River in Washington, D.C.
A massive search operation is underway after a passenger aircraft carrying 64 people collided midair with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport outside of Washington, DC, according to aviation and defense officials.