Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas appeared on CNN Friday and tried to downplay concerns about the presence of drones in New Jersey’s airspace.
During an appearance on “The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer,” Mayorkas discussed the drone sightings in New Jersey and said they are most likely consumer-grade and not a threat. Mayorkas also said that U.S. security personnel dedicate themselves to the nation’s safety.
“There very well may be drones in the sky, of course, but those are commercially available. One can go into a convenience store and buy a small drone. There are also commercial drones as well, but we know of no threat or nefarious activity,” Mayorkas said.
Mayorkas said his department lacks the authority to address the drone sightings.
“It’s not as though anyone can just take down a drone in the sky. That in and of itself would be…
