The White House is offering answers about the drones that were seen flying over New Jersey and other areas late last year. In a press briefing on Tuesday, the White House said they were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration.

In a statement, President Trump said the drone flights that had gripped New Jersey were not enemy or foreign crafts.

( NewsNation) — The White House said drones sighted across the Northeast are licensed by the FAA and are not a threat. Rumors and speculation circulated about the origin of large drones seen in the skies above New Jersey and other states, with fears they could originate from foreign adversaries.