Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) claimed to have seen a “large drone” over his home in Davidsonville, about 40 miles from Washington, D.C., and responded to the current reported drone problem by saying, “I immediately The sighting calls for the federal government to take action.
in post Hogan told X that he “observed” the activity of the unidentified drone for “approximately 45 minutes.” Hogan said that “the White House, the military, the FBI” and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) do not know “who they are” or “where they came from,” adding that “they pose no threat.” “I haven't.” ”
Hogan's post comes as people claim to have seen unidentified drones flying in the skies in New Jersey, Staten Island, New York and other states. pennsylvaniaamong others.
“Last night, beginning at approximately 9:45 p.m., I personally witnessed what appeared to be dozens of large drones over my residence in Davidsonville, Maryland (40 miles from our nation's capital). and videotaped it),” Hogan wrote. his post. “I observed activity for approximately 45 minutes.”
Hogan acknowledged that, like “many” people who claim to have seen drones, “we don't know if this increased activity in our skies is a threat to public safety or national security.”
“But the public is increasingly concerned and frustrated by the lack of full transparency and the federal government's dismissive attitude,” Hogan continued. “The government has the ability to track these things from where they originate, but the response has been negligent. People are understandably crying out for answers, but we're not getting any.”
Mr Hogan added: “The White House, the military, the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security have no idea who they are, where they come from, who is launching or controlling them, and we are told they pose no threat. “There is.” That response is completely unacceptable. I join a growing chorus of bipartisan leaders calling for the federal government to address this issue immediately. The American people need answers and action now. ”
The Pentagon previously denied claims by Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) that the drone allegations originated from an Iranian mothership off the U.S. East Coast.
On Thursday, the FBI and DHS released a joint statement. statement It said there was “no evidence” that the alleged drone sightings were a “threat to national security or public safety or a foreign connection.”
Hogan, along with other lawmakers including Sen. John Bramnick (R-N.J.) and Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. (R-N.J.), are calling for action to be taken against reports of drone sightings. .
