US senator says mysterious drones spotted in New Jersey should be 'shot down, if necessary' - AP News
Senator Booker expressed frustration over a lack of government transparency regarding drone sightings, warning it fuels public misinformation.
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Senator Richard Blumenthal called for the U.S. to shoot down mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey if necessary, while federal agencies and the White House maintain the sightings pose no national security threat.
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