The topic on everyone’s lips in America is not the tragic story of Luigi Mangione allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sparking a national discussion on health insurance and profit motives. Instead, the focus is on the mysterious drones that have ignited a frenzy of conspiracy theories online. These drones have been spotted every night in New Jersey since Nov. 18, with the exception of Thanksgiving. While some videos suggest the drones are simply commercial jets, others feature unexplained phenomena. Similar sightings have been reported in Southern California, though not as extensively as on the east coast. Elected officials, like Sen. Chuck Schumer, are calling for action, proposing the use of drone-detection technology to identify these flying objects. Despite various theories circulating, the truth remains elusive. A popular conspiracy suggests the drones are hunting for a missing nuclear weapon, a claim that gained traction after a TikTok video by John Ferguson. Speculation has also arisen about a potential staged alien invasion, known as Project Blue Beam. Political figures like Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene have added fuel to the fire by suggesting government involvement or foreign origins for the drones. However, concrete evidence to support these claims is lacking, leaving the public in a state of uncertainty and intrigue.
