Rep. Tim Burchett R-Tenn. spoke out on Tuesday, claiming that the government is not being honest about recent drone sightings.
When asked if he thought the government was lying, Burchett responded, Oh yeah. When have they ever told us the truth about anything? This has been going on for a while, and I don’t think they have control over it. They don’t know what’s happening, so they’re just lying.
Recently, drones have been spotted in several Northeastern states, particularly in New Jersey. In response, federal officials released a statement on Monday explaining that the sightings involved a mix of legal drones, other aircraft, and stars.
The Federal Aviation Administration FAA, FBI, Department of Homeland Security DHS, and Department of Defense DOD acknowledged the public’s concern and assured that they are supporting local authorities with technology to help detect drones and assist law enforcement.
They also urged Congress to pass laws that would strengthen the government’s ability to address potential drone threats.
On Monday, President-elect Trump suggested that the Biden administration knows what’s behind the drone sightings, hinting that they are not the work of a foreign enemy.
