Most of the drones that were spotted flying over New Jersey late last year were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration, according to President Trump. At her first press 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.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the information about the drones came directly from President Donald Trump.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday that the mystery drones flown across New Jersey in late 2024 were "authorized to be flown by the FAA" for research "and various other reasons" in the first press briefing of President Donald Trump's second administration.

The unexplained, SUV-sized drones that caused a stir flying over the areas in the Northeast in November and December have returned. As of Sunday, Jan. 25.

The drones seen flying over New Jersey were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration, the White House said on Tuesday. The drones were seen not only over the Garden State but over other states in November, Fox News reported.

New Jersey residents were concerned over the mysterious drones that flew above their homes, sparking conspiracy theories about the source.

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The White House says the FAA authorized the drones, but that answer has lots of people and even law enforcement fired up.

Large volumes pose challenges to air traffic control, which has faced severe staffing shortages for years, according to experts.

The FAA has said that all controllers have to meet tough testing and training standards and go through a lengthy certification process.