Congressman Van Drew Addresses White House Drone Announcement

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement after the White House confirmed that the drones flying over New Jersey were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for research purposes. "For months, the Biden administration ignored us," said Congressman Van Drew. "They refused to tell the people of New Jersey what was going on with these mysterious drones. Now, just one week into the Trump administration, we finally have some answers. This is what transparency looks like and it is what the American people deserve. But let's be clear: what we have learned is alarming. We are nearly a decade behind China in our drone technology, and our enemies are far more advanced than we thought. This is our wake-up call. America should always be the best at everything. It is time for us to step up and ensure our country is always ahead of the curve."