Nothing Nefarious About Drones on East Coast, Biden Says

The president downplayed concerns, saying there is no wrongdoing behind ongoing reports of mysterious drone activity.

President Joe Biden speaks during a Hanukkah holiday reception in the East Room of the White House on Dec. 16, 2024. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

President Joe Biden late Tuesday night addressed the recent drone sightings on the East Coast.

“Nothing nefarious, apparently. They’re checking it all out. There’s a lot of drones up there authorized. I think one started, and they all got—everybody wanted to get in the deal,” Biden told reporters.