In late 2024, residents of New Jersey and beyond were left bewildered by nightly drone incursions, with reports emerging of large, sophisticated drones evading traditional detection methods. The phenomenon, initially dismissed as a figment of imagination and mass hysteria, soon escalated into a national security concern, as these unidentified drones were spotted not only over civilian areas but also near critical military installations.However, the explanation provided by the Trump White House this past week raises more questions than it answers.On January 28, 2025, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the FAA authorized the drones for research and recreational purposes. She further emphasized that the public need not worry, as these drones were operated by commercial entities, hobbyists and private individuals. Yet, this explanation does not square with the facts.Moreover, why did the DoD publicly acknowledge the drones were sighted over multiple military facilities, includingReports from December 2024 indicate that similar drone incursions were taking place overa critical hub for U.S. and NATO operations. InOver three weeks, swarms of drones overwhelmed the base and were described as "so sustained and disruptive" that an entire fighter wing had to be relocated to another base.