House Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News that he will have a “secret briefing” in Washington on Thursday about a mysterious drone that has been seen flying across New Jersey.
The Louisiana Republican called the situation “difficult” in an interview with Fox News senior Congressional correspondent Chad Pergram.
“We're going to try to get a classified briefing to confirm what we know, but we haven't gotten a lot out of the hearing yet,” Johnson said.
“Are we having a specific briefing on that topic today?'' Pargram asked.
New Jersey governor says federal government has authority to shoot down drones, but says he's “not opposed” to the federal government taking a “stronger role”
On December 5th, multiple drones are seen over Bernardsville, New Jersey. (Brian Glenn/TMX/AP)
So I'd like to know that,” Johnson responded.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy recently told WNYC that the state's government is running all kinds of theories about the origin of the drones.
“I rely overwhelmingly on federal experts who do this for a living. There is no evidence that anything is armed,” he said. “Several theories exist. Again, we don't take anything off the table, even if someone says something crazy with no evidence at all. We thoroughly review everything. I've been looking into it.”
New Jersey lawmaker urges Pentagon to 'immediately' investigate mysterious drone sightings
A New Jersey senator is also calling on the Pentagon to investigate recent mysterious nighttime drone sightings amid growing public frustration over a lack of answers.
State Sen. John Bramnick, RN.J., told co-anchor John Roberts on Wednesday, “Let me be clear: State Police, this is far beyond their expertise… I know they have the technology to monitor drones,” he told co-anchor John Roberts. In “America Report”.
Photo taken on Sunday, December 8th in the Bayshore area of Toms River. Photo of what appears to be a large drone hovering over the area at high altitude in New Jersey. The drone appeared to be well above the 400-foot height allowed by FAA regulations. (Doug Hood/Asbury Park Press)
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“The problem is, right now, we don't have a Department of Defense in New Jersey, and that's what I'm asking for. The Department of Defense will arrive, completely cut off drone intrusion, and declare a limited state of emergency.” “Until we figure out what's going on here, there will be drones flying in the sky,” Bramnick warned. “But without the Department of Defense, we don't have the information because this technology is so far beyond national authorities.”
FOX News' Joshua Commins contributed to this report.
