Sen. Cory Booker (D.N.J.) said he is “frustrated” by the government's lack of transparency surrounding recent drone sightings in the state and surrounding areas in the Mid-Atlantic region.
The senator said Thursday on Capitol Hill that he issued a letter requesting more information because Americans should be aware of what is happening in the skies above.
“I'm a little frustrated,” he told reporters. “There's not enough transparency to let people know what's going on. That opens up a lot of potential misinformation, or at least fear. We don't know what's going on in the skies. you need to know.”
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Sen. Cory Booker (D.N.J.) said Thursday he is “frustrated” by the government's lack of transparency regarding its investigation into large drones that have been flying over various Northeastern states in recent weeks. said. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Booker said he has heard from voters and other elected leaders and they all share concerns about the mysterious drones.
“There are government agencies and organizations that should be able to provide far more information than the public has,” he said, adding that the public should be “well-informed” about the “rightfully alarming” situation. ” needs to be obtained, he added.
The senator also worries that a lack of transparency regarding drones could fuel misinformation.
“I've heard a lot about them, but I want to check all the facts again,” he said.
A New Jersey woman captures video of a drone that appears to be hovering outside her home.
Asked whether he thought drones should be shot down, Booker said he disagreed with fellow House member Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), who has said they should be shot down if necessary. was.
“Safety is number one. This is a densely populated area and area,” Booker said. “I think the most important thing right now is the safety and security of our community, but we need to know what's going on.”
Large drones have been flying over New Jersey for several weeks since the first one was spotted on November 18th. (Brian Glenn/TMX/AP)
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The large drone was first spotted in New Jersey on November 18, the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed earlier this month.
The White House said during its regular press briefing Thursday that a newly launched investigation into the drones has so far uncovered nothing malicious, criminal or a threat to national security. .
