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“Unauthorized Drone Activity” Over The White House Forces Plane To Divert, Congresswoman Says
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) said her flight into Washington D.C. was diverted due to “unauthorized drone activity” over the White House.
“I just flew into DCA. Before landing, our pilot announced he had to fly in from another direction due to ‘unauthorized drone activity’ over the White House,” Greene said.
I just flew into DCA.Before landing, our pilot announced he had to fly in from another direction due to “unauthorized drone activity” over the White House.
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG) January 13, 2025
“No official word yet on what exactly happened or who was behind it, but airspace near the White House is highly restricted. This raises major questions: Who’s flying unauthorized drones in the most secure zone in America—and why?” Mario Nawfal noted.
DRONES OVER THE WHITE HOUSE?!
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene just landed in D.C. and claims her pilot had to change course due to “unauthorized drone activity” above the White House.
No official word yet on what exactly happened or who was behind it, but airspace near the… pic.twitter.com/xBsxkYbeK3
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) January 14, 2025
Per Newsweek:
This incident comes amid an unprecedented surge in drone sightings across the United States, with over 5,000 reported cases in Northeastern states like New Jersey since mid-November 2024. The timing is particularly significant as federal agencies, including the FBI and Department of Homeland Security, have been investigating these widespread sightings, which have sparked national security concerns and public anxiety.
This possible White House incident is especially concerning given that Washington, D.C.’s airspace is the most restricted in the country, with drone operations strictly prohibited within the Flight Restricted Zone.
While previous drone sightings in other states have been attributed to commercial, hobbyist and law enforcement operations, any unauthorized aerial activity near the White House represents a more serious security threat.
The Washington, D.C., area is governed by a Special Flight Rules Area (SFRA) within a 30-mile radius of Reagan National Airport. Flying unmanned aircraft within the 15-mile inner ring is prohibited without specific FAA authorization, requiring Transportation Security Administration and FAA waivers and special clearance.
Unlike other regions where some drone activity is permitted, the airspace around the White House has zero tolerance for unauthorized drones, making this incident particularly noteworthy for security officials.
X users noted the “unauthorized drone activity” over the White House is taking place one week before President Trump’s inauguration.
The inauguration is in a week, and there are unauthorized drones flying over the White House?
— Gunther Eagleman (@GuntherEagleman) January 13, 2025
BREAKING: Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene says there is currently "unauthorized drone activity" over the White House… a week before President Trump's Inauguration.
"I just flew into DCA. Before landing, our pilot announced he had to fly in from another direction due to… pic.twitter.com/I1bYqh2IDE
— George (@BehizyTweets) January 13, 2025
It's definitely time to move the inauguration to Mar-A-Lago!
Who's with me on this?https://t.co/4q4uYfHDq1
— Bob #45 (@BobFighter_45) January 13, 2025
President Trump said he would immediately get to the bottom of the drones, calling it “ridiculous” that Americans don’t know what’s going on.
WATCH:
BREAKING: President Trump promises to give a full declass on the Drones on January 21st.
He clearly knows what they are, but he isn't authorized to disclose until after he is sworn in.
Buckle up folks, things are going to move EXTREMELY FAST starting at noon on Jan. 20. pic.twitter.com/B9voPwbZLI
— Noah Christopher (@DailyNoahNews) January 10, 2025
WTOP reports:
Reports of drones in the D.C. metro area spiked in mid-November and continued through the beginning of January.
Youngkin said these sightings were especially concerning in his state, which is home to the largest naval base in the world — Marine Corps Base Quantico — and the state’s national security infrastructure.
“And now for two years running we’ve had drone incursion over secure airspace,” Youngkin said, “and we still don’t know why. And I think that’s absolutely unacceptable.”
Youngkin signaled faith in the incoming administration’s response to these aerial phenomena.
“I think President Trump and the new leadership coming in — I think will work diligently to understand who’s behind this and what we do in order to stop the digital surveillance of all our secure infrastructure,” Youngkin said.