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Ducking Drones (Guest: Jim Renacci)

Flying Objects Still Unidentified by Trump White House that Pledged to Reveal Truth

The American people deserve answers. The White House’s response to growing concerns over the mysterious drones appearing over New Jersey and other parts of the country was vague, dismissive, and ultimately, unacceptable. According to the White House, these drones have FAA approval and are conducting “research and various other reasons.” That explanation raises more questions than it answers.

What research? What “various other reasons”? Who is operating them? And why has the public been kept in the dark for months?

Prior to his inauguration, President Trump promised full transparency regarding these drones. He assured Americans that he would get to the bottom of this issue. But as someone who served four terms in Congress, I can tell you this—Trump had access to intelligence briefings immediately after the election. He didn’t need to wait until his inauguration started asking questions. He knew then, and he knows now. The problem is, we the people still don’t know.

The public’s concern is entirely justified. Since late 2024, thousands of drones have been reported flying in coordinated patterns, often at night, over residential areas, critical infrastructure, and even military sites. Officials have been tight-lipped, offering little to no reassurance. The Biden administration ignored the concerns for months. Now, the Trump administration is in office, and the American people still don’t have a straight answer.

The White House’s vague response does nothing to address key concerns. Are these drones foreign or domestic? Are they conducting surveillance, mapping, or something more sinister? If the government is involved, why secrecy? If private entities are responsible, why hasn’t there been transparency? And most importantly, are these drones a threat to national security or the safety of everyday Americans?

This is not a partisan issue. Transparency in government is a fundamental expectation of any administration, regardless of political affiliation. The government cannot simply wave off legitimate public concerns with ambiguous statements and expect trust to be maintained. The American people have a right to know who is flying these drones, what they are doing, and whether our privacy and security are at risk.

If the White House truly wants to restore trust and fulfill its promise of transparency, it needs to provide real answers, not just bureaucratic talking points. The administration must declassify relevant information, allow independent oversight, and be upfront with the public. Until then, skepticism will only grow, and the demand for accountability will not fade.

I urge President Trump and his administration to address this issue directly and immediately. The American people will not accept another vague, noncommittal answer. We need—and deserve—the truth.

Relevant Article(s):

Trump explanation for N.J. drones raises new questions. ‘I’m not buying it,’ lawmaker says.

Q&A

  1. What do you find most concerning about the White House’s vague response to the drone issue?
  2. Why do you believe President Trump has not yet disclosed the full details about these drones, despite his early access to intelligence?
  3. Do you think the American people are being deliberately kept in the dark about these drones? If so, why?
  4. What specific steps should the Trump administration take to provide transparency on this issue?
  5. Could these drones pose a national security risk, and do you believe they are linked to foreign entities?
  6. Have you spoken with current or former officials who might have more insight into what’s really going on with these drones?
  7. What message do you have for Americans who are concerned about surveillance and privacy violations due to these drones?
  8. If the White House continues to withhold information, what actions can Congress or state leaders take to demand transparency?

Visit Jim’s Website at https://jimrenacci.com/

ABOUT JIM RENACCI…

Over 30 years ago, Jim Renacci moved to Ohio with a few hundred dollars, dreaming American dreams of starting a family and launching a business. Growing up in a blue-collar union family in western Pennsylvania, Jim Renacci was the first in his family to graduate from college.

Not only did the blue-collar entrepreneur realize his own dream, but Jim also became the answer to countless Ohioans.

Marrying his childhood sweetheart Tina, Jim started implementing his entrepreneurial vision of owning a small business, providing jobs and livelihoods for local families. As can only happen in America, the Ohioan entrepreneur soon laid claim to operating over 60 businesses, creating 1,500 new jobs, employing over 3,000 people statewide.

But politics had other plans. In 2009, the Obama Administration took over General Motors, shuttering dealerships across the country— including Jim’s in Northeast Ohio. Shutting down Jim’s dealership killed 50 good-paying jobs in his community — and Jim wasn’t going to stand by while neighbors were going hungry. How could Washington blatantly interfere in the everyday lives of hard-working Americans who wanted nothing more but their own chance at the American Dream?

In 2010, Jim filed to run for U.S. Congress in Ohio’s 16th Congressional District, taking on a well-funded Democratic incumbent. Jim won the election by 9 percent.

While in Congress, Jim earned a reputation for being a principled conservative and effective legislator. He quickly rose through the ranks to serve on the Committee on Financial Services, as vice-chair of the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, and as a member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. After just two years, Jim was named to the powerful Ways and Means Committees and Budget Committees.

Jim’s track record as a blue-collar entrepreneur demonstrates his only allegiance has ever been to the very people who D.C. bureaucrats forcibly unemployed that fateful day in an Ohio car dealership — the everyday Americans forgotten by the Swamp. He represents the people’s hopes and fears, bringing actionable results back to the working people who gave him a voice.

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