Former Republican Gov Says He Witnessed Mystery Drones Above Home, Demands Answers

Former Maryland GOP Governor Larry Hogan said Friday that he saw “what appeared to be dozens of large drones” flying above his home in Maryland on Thursday evening. 

Hogan’s comments come as mystery drone sightings have been reported across northeastern states. He demanded more answers from the Biden administration, which has provided little information on the origin or nature of the drones. 

“Last night, beginning at around 9:45 pm, I personally witnessed (and videoed) what appeared to be dozens of large drones in the sky above my residence in Davidsonville, Maryland (25 miles from our nation’s capital),” Hogan posted on X alongside a video taken from his home. “I observed the activity for approximately 45 minutes.”

Last night, beginning at around 9:45 pm, I personally witnessed (and videoed) what appeared to be dozens of large drones in the sky above my residence in Davidsonville, Maryland (25 miles from our nation’s capital). I observed the activity for approximately 45 minutes.

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— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) December 13, 2024

“Like many who have observed these drones, I do not know if this increasing activity over our skies is a threat to public safety or national security,” Hogan added. “But the public is growing increasingly concerned and frustrated with the complete lack of transparency and the dismissive attitude of the federal government. The government has the ability to track these from their point of origin but has mounted a negligent response. People are rightfully clamoring for answers, but aren’t getting any.”

In a joint statement on Thursday, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security suggested that people may be reporting manned aircraft. They added that they did not believe the drones to be a security threat. 

“We are being told that neither the White House, the military, the FBI, or Homeland Security have any idea what they are, where they came from, or who has launched or is controlling them–and that they pose no threat,” Hogan said.  “That response is entirely unacceptable. I join with the growing bipartisan chorus of leaders demanding that the federal government immediately address this issue. The American people deserve answers and action now,” he added. 

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Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have called for the Biden administration to give more information on the drones, which have been spotted over multiple states, including New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, and Maryland. 

 “The Biden Administration continues to be dismissive of New Jersey residents who have witnessed these drones in swarms, including coming from the ocean, following a Coast Guard lifeboat, and flying over extremely sensitive military bases like Naval Weapons Station Earle in my congressional district,” Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) said in response to the joint DHS/FBI statement. “ The American people and our trained local law enforcement officials have rightfully asked for real answers—not doublespeak from top Biden officials who still admit they do not know the origin or intent behind this unidentified drone activity.”

Smith said he would hold a press conference on Saturday in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, with local law enforcement to discuss the drone situation.