A chilling warning has been sent to Americans amid a spate of drone sightings and apparent rises in radiation levels. The Geiger Counter World Map flagged two areas this week in the New York metropolitan area as exceeding the 200 counts-per-minute safety threshold, with similar alerts in nearby Connecticut. It follows speculation from experts like Gordon Chang, who suggest the drones may have ulterior motives.
The author, Chang, has warned about the potential dangers linked to these drone sightings, which he believes could be searching for nuclear warheads rumored to have gone missing during the Cold War. “There have been reports of spikes and radiation in the New York metropolitan area,” he told Forbes. “Two of them, one on each side of the Hudson. That leads to the conclusion, maybe they're looking for an implanted nuclear weapon.”
Residents of New Jersey, particularly, have expressed growing concern over the unusual drone activity since November, prompting investigations by the FBI and Homeland Security. Mari Patient, a Monmouth County resident who reported seeing drones moving erratically, shared her worries with Daily Express US, stating, “Residents, the mayor and our governor deserve to know what's going on because it's really disconcerting as a resident when your mayor and governor are dissatisfied with the answers they're being provided.”
The FBI’s investigation has not found evidence linking the drones to threats against national security, yet speculation persists among locals about foreign agents using the drones for malicious purposes. Several residents have described the drones as up to six feet wide and flying with their lights switched off, complicates detection efforts.
Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia, who was briefed by the Department of Homeland Security, confirmed the peculiar behavior of these drones, remarking, “They do not appear to be flown by hobbyists.” She added, “The devices also seem to avoid detection by traditional methods such as helicopters and radio.” Such insights have only fueled anxiety among residents, like Jennifer Rivera, who commented, “I think it’s creating chaos. I think people are unsure of what’s going on.”
Chang also connected the current drone activity with warnings about possible nuclear threats. “For more than a decade, US officials have been worried about the North Koreans taking apart a device, smuggling the parts, and reassembling it,” Chang stated. He criticized the federal government's past responses to similar security incidents, such as the 2023 spy balloon event, questioning, “At this point, we really need the president of the United States to actually address the American people and tell us what the federal government knows and what it doesn’t know.”
The former President Donald Trump weighed in on the situation, urging authorities to act swiftly, posting on Truth Social, “Let the public know, and now. Otherwise, shoot them down!!!”
Notably, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey has shown his concern as well, pressing Congress for more authority to tackle the situation with drones, especially after drone-detection equipment provided by the federal government revealed scant additional information. He and other Jersey Shore-area congressmen have called for urgent measures, including potentially downing drones perceived as threats.
Behind these events lies an unsettling atmosphere. Chang paints with broad strokes on the possibilities of drones being operated by federal agencies, likening the activity to earlier attempts to mitigate threats. “We could see the US taking emergency action,” he warned, stressing the importance of consistency and clarity from the government. “Until we hear from the president, we have to plan for the worst.”
The fears extend beyond mere speculation. The potential for chaos following the detonation of any nuclear device is immense. “At least for some time, there will be panic and challenges to fulfill the basic needs of the public,” Chang cautioned. He prompted residents to prepare for emergencies, urging, “People need to be able to have enough food, enough water – this is not something the American public has discussed for many years.”
Unraveling these layers of anxiety reveals complex national concerns. “We are risk-averse because we have lived in peace for long,” Chang said. “But we're no longer in a peaceful world.” The tension underlines the need for Americans to reassess their perceptions of security, especially with today's global conflicts involving powers like China and Russia. He concluded ominously, “This is not peacetime anymore.”
These unsettling moments of drone sightings shadow larger international concerns, calling for immediate attention from the highest levels of government to assure the public and clarify the reality of this precarious situation.
