President Joe Biden said Tuesday that there was “apparently” nothing “nefarious” about the mystery drones spotted throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S., saying his administration was watching the situation closely.
Biden spoke to reporters at the White House about the drones, suggesting that some were being flown by hobbyists. His comments come as lawmakers and the public demand answers about sightings reported over New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and other states.
“Nothing nefarious, apparently, but they’re checking it all out,” he said, according to the New York Post. “We’re following it closely. So far, no sense of danger.”
“There’s a lot of drones authorized up there,” Biden added. “I think one started it and they all — everybody wanted to get in the deal.”
Biden’s comments came after Major General Pat Ryder told reporters that the drones were not part of a government test, as some have speculated. Ryder said there were many legitimate reasons for drones to be in the air.
