Trump's Promised Report On New Jersey Drone Mystery Now Overdue

President Donald Trump has promised to uncover the truth behind the mysterious drone sightings across several eastern states. Addressing governors earlier this month at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump declared, "I'm going to give you a report on drones about one day into the administration, because I think it's ridiculous that they're not telling you about what's going on with the drones."

Trump, who was inaugurated on January 20, had assured the curious public that the truth was due. "We're going to find out on the 21st," he said, adding, "You have to give me a little time for the inauguration, but shortly thereafter, we'll give you a report on it. We'll tell you exactly what it is. They know, and it's very strange that they are not talking about it." Now, with January 23 upon us and no report yet released, many are questioning when - or if - the promised details will emerge.

Trump was asked about this during a question and answers session on his first day in the oval office, but the issue seemed to have slipped from his list of priorities. He told the journalist asking the question, "I would like to find out what it is and tell the people."

Looking to his side and addressing his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, he said, "In fact, I'd like to do that. Can we find out what that was, Susie?" He went on to instruct Susie to find out "immediately," before adding, "I can't imagine it's an enemy or people would have gotten blown up already. Maybe they were testing things. I don't know why they wouldn't have said what it was."

The unusual drone activity first caught public attention in mid-November when residents in New Jersey began reporting sightings of bright lights in the night sky. These sightings quickly spread to other states, including New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Virginia. Locations varied widely, from residential areas to secure military installations, such as the Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey. Even Trump's own golf course in Bedminster reportedly became a hotspot for drone activity.

At one point, the sightings disrupted operations at New York's Stewart International Airport, forcing the temporary closure of runways. Federal agencies, including the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS), responded by downplaying the phenomenon. An FBI spokesperson suggested many sightings were cases of "mistaken identity," with legally operated commercial drones or small aircraft being misinterpreted. The Pentagon also confirmed that the drones were not part of any US military operations, while DHS ruled out malicious foreign involvement.

Despite these reassurances, Trump has remained skeptical of the government's explanation and suggested there is more to the story. "The government knows what is happening," he said in December. "For some reason they don't want to tell the people, and they should."

He also suggested that the military has detailed knowledge of the drones' origins. "Our military knows where they took off from. If it's a garage, they can go right into that garage. They know where it came from and where it went. And for some reason, they don't want to comment."

Trump speculated on the possible origins of the drones, stating, "That could be us sending drones - I hope that's the case - us doing it and doing research, and maybe they don't want to talk about it from that standpoint."

This aligns with his earlier comments about the possibility of more concerning scenarios, stating, "I can't imagine it's the enemy, because if it was the enemy, they'd blast it out, even if they were late, they'd blast it. Something strange is going on, for some reason they don't want to tell the people, and they should."

The drones' media attention peaked in December when the subject made headlines globally, but the conversation around the topic has since died down. This shift in attention is due to the Christmas break, the wildfires that ravaged parts of Los Angeles, and Trump's recent inauguration.

Trump's January 21 deadline for revealing the truth behind the drones has come and gone, leaving the public to wonder when the promised report will be released. With sightings continuing to generate speculation and federal agencies maintaining their stance of no significant threat, questions remain about what is behind the mysterious sightings.