Congressman Chris Smith has scheduled a press conference for Saturday, December 14, to provide updates to the public on the unidentified drone activity in New Jersey. At the same time, the Congressman will unveil new federal legislation he will introduce in Congress to help address the ongoing issue.
The news conference will be held at the new standup Command Center established by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Office , 50 Hiering, Ave., Seaside Heights, at 1:30 p.m. to bolster local law enforcement’s capabilities to monitor drones.
Both Ocean County Sheriff Mike Mastronardy and Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden will be in attendance, along with local mayors and state representatives.
Reacting once again to the latest comments from White House National Security spokesman John Kirby, Smith said, “The Biden Administration continues to be dismissive of New Jersey residents who have witnessed these drones in swarms, including coming from the ocean, following a Coast Guard lifeboat, and flying over extremely sensitive military bases like Naval Weapons Station Earle in my congressional district. Some press reports—including one from the Daily Mail—cite intelligence experts who suggest Russia could be responsible.”
The Congressman noted that the American people and trained local law enforcement officials have rightfully asked for real answers—”not doublespeak from top Biden officials who still admit they do not know the origin or intent behind this unidentified drone activity,” Smith continued. He added that “The Biden Administration has an obligation to the American people to figure out and tell us what is going on immediately. Their lack of decisive action and empty reassurances will only cause increased speculation and continue to escalate the valid concerns that so many people have.
