Trump Cancels New Jersey Trip Over Mysterious Drone Activity: “I Decided to Cancel the Trip”

President-elect Donald Trump has explicitly canceled his planned visit to amid ongoing concerns about unexplained drone activity in the region. “I decided to cancel the trip,” Trump stated directly, marking a significant response to the aerial security situation that has puzzled authorities for weeks. The announcement comes as investigators examine hundreds of drone sightings across New Jersey and .

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Speaking at a recent press conference, Trump expressed frustration with the government’s apparent reluctance to address the situation transparently.

“The government knows what is happening… our military knows where they took off from,” Trump stated, suggesting that federal authorities have more information than they’re sharing with the public. “Something strange is going on. For some reason, they don’t want to tell the people.”

The drone incidents have already impacted critical infrastructure, forcing the temporary closure of Stewart International in Orange County, New York, due to safety concerns. These unauthorized flights, which reportedly don’t appear on FAA radar screens, have been observed in organized formations near sensitive locations, including military installations and airports.

New Jersey Representative Josh Gottheimer has taken decisive action, introducing a congressional resolution demanding public briefings from the FBI, , and FAA regarding the drone activities.

“The people in New Jersey around the country deserve clear answers,” Gottheimer emphasized, pushing for transparency beyond written statements, reported Fox News.

Senator Chuck Schumer has called for the deployment of specialized drone detection technology, similar to systems used for bird strike prevention at airports. This technology could provide crucial capabilities for identifying and tracking these unidentified aircraft, which have been reported operating primarily at night.

The situation has broader implications for aerial security and drone regulation in the northeastern . Law enforcement and military personnel on active duty have reported numerous sightings, adding credibility to civilian accounts while raising questions about potential vulnerabilities in current drone detection and enforcement systems.

Trump’s decision to cancel his trip to Bedminster underscores the seriousness of these security concerns and may pressure federal authorities to finally address the situation more openly. The continued silence from government agencies about the nature and origin of these drones only amplifies public anxiety and speculation about their purpose.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​


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Haye Kesteloo
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Haye Kesteloo is a leading drone industry expert and Editor in Chief of DroneXL.co and EVXL.co, where he covers drone technology, industry developments, and electric mobility trends. With over nine years of specialized coverage in unmanned aerial systems, his insights have been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, and cited by The Brookings Institute, Foreign Policy, Politico and others.

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