Senator Cory Booker, D-N.J., He said he's “frustrated” by the government's lack of transparency regarding recent drone sightings in his state and surrounding areas in the Mid-Atlantic region.
On Capitol Hill on Thursday, the senator said he issued a letter asking for more information because Americans should be aware of what is happening in the sky.
“I was a little frustrated,” he told reporters. “There has not been enough transparency to let people know what is happening. It is allowing a lot of potential misinformation, or at least fear, to spread. We should know what is happening above our skies.”
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker said Thursday that he is “frustrated” by the government's lack of transparency when it comes to investigating large drones flying over various Northeast states in recent weeks. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Booker said he has been hearing from his constituents and other elected leaders, all of whom share his opinion Concerns about mysterious drones.
“We have agencies and organizations from government that should be able to provide much more information than the public is providing,” he said, adding that the public should have “good information” about the “understandably alarming” situation.
The senator is also concerned that a lack of transparency regarding drones could fuel misinformation.
“I've heard a lot about them, and again, I want to make sure we have all the facts,” he said.
A New Jersey resident takes video of drones flying outside her home
When asked if he thought drones should be shot down, Booker had a different opinion than his fellow congressman, Senator Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut, who They clearly stated that they should be, If necessary.
“Safety first. You're above neighborhoods and densely populated areas,” Booker said. “I think the most important thing right now is the safety and security of our communities, but we have to know what's going on.”
Large drones have been flying in New Jersey for weeks after the first drone was discovered on November 18. (Brian Glenn/TMX/AP)
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Large drones were the first Spotted in New Jersey on November 18, the FAA confirmed earlier this month.
The White House said in a daily press briefing on Thursday that the newly launched investigation into the drones has not revealed anything malicious, criminal or threatening to national security so far.
