Donald Trump has accused Joe Biden and the Pentagon of concealing information about a mysterious drone intrusion and demanded that the American people come clean.
Trump said he and the military “know” what the spate of unidentified objects are but are refusing to reveal that information.
Unexplained drone sightings have been reported over military bases and airports in the northeastern United States in recent days.
Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, President Trump said, “For some reason they don’t want to comment.” And I think they should say. Both our military and our president know…and for some reason [they] I want to make people nervous. ”
He further added, “I can’t imagine it was an enemy, because if it was an enemy, they would blow them up.” Even if I’m late. Something strange is happening. For some reason they don’t want to tell people, but they should, because people really…’\
The president-elect continued: “So they just happen to be above Bedminster.”
President Trump said he would cancel an upcoming trip to a golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, citing drone violence.
“They are very close to business. They probably won’t be spending the weekend in Bedminster. We have decided to cancel the trip.”
President Trump, in his first Mar-a-Lago press conference since his victory, said the military “knows” where the mysterious drone swarm is coming from.
Their arrests come as residents as well as state and local officials are demanding answers as unexplained drone sightings increase across the Northeast.
Large drones allegedly hit states such as New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York
President Trump commented on the drone mystery at his first press conference since winning the election.
He also used the event to tout a $100 billion investment from Japan-based SoftBank Group, appearing alongside CEO Masayoshi Son and Treasury Secretary nominee Howard Lutnick.
The tech CEO announced the creation of 100,000 U.S. jobs in artificial intelligence and related infrastructure to boost the economy as President Trump heads into his second term.
“Today, I’m excited to announce that SoftBank will invest $100 billion in the United States and create at least 100,000 American jobs,” the president-elect said.
“And he’s doing this because he feels very optimistic about our country since the election, and many of these people [are] A huge amount of money will come in. ”
President Trump then pressured Son during the Mar-a-Lago media frenzy and asked him to commit to doubling his $200 billion pledge, which Son indicated he was willing to do. .
“I’m going to ask him now, can you make it $200 billion?” Trump asked.
Mr. Son laughed and replied that Mr. Trump was clearly a good negotiator.
“With your leadership, your partnership, and your support, we will strive to achieve up to $200 billion,” he pledged.
The investment is expected to occur before the end of President Trump’s four-year term.
The announcement came on the heels of President Trump’s promise to cut regulatory red tape for companies and individuals who pledge to invest at least $1 billion in the U.S. economy.
“Any individual or company investing $1 billion or more in the United States will receive full expedited approvals and permits, including but not limited to all environmental approvals,” President Trump said Tuesday. posted on Truth Social on Tuesday.
“Get ready to rock!!!” he added.
Trump won re-election last month largely on his tough stance on illegal immigration and promises to shore up the economy, but post-COVID-19 inflation remains an issue for American consumers.
Tech CEO (right) announced the creation of 100,000 jobs in the U.S. in artificial intelligence and related infrastructure.
President Trump pressured Son during the Mar-a-Lago media brouhaha, pledging to double his $200 billion pledge and showing he was open to it.
Since then, he has suggested it may be difficult to bring down food prices.
In last week’s Person of the Year interview with Time magazine, he said it would be “very difficult” to lower food prices, but when asked if his second term would be a “failure” if he didn’t. answered in the negative. accomplish that mission.
‘i don’t think so. You know, they woke them up,” he said, referring to the Biden-Harris administration.
“We want to beat them. Once it’s up, it’s hard to bring it down. You know, it’s very difficult,” the president-elect added.
President Biden sought to reduce household spending in other ways, including prescription drug prices and junk fees, but many voters expressed dissatisfaction with the cost of food and fuel when voting for Trump.
Making the investment pledge would be another way President Trump shows he is responsive to Americans’ economic struggles.
He has also promised to roll back Biden-era environmental regulations, often using the slogan “drill, baby, drill.”
President-elect Donald Trump secured a $100 billion investment from Japan-based SoftBank Group and plans to promote the deal with CEO Masayoshi Son at Mar-a-Lago on Monday.
In a Person of the Year interview with Time magazine last week, he said it would be “very difficult” to lower food prices.
President Trump attends the Army-Navy football game in Landover, Maryland, with Vice President-elect J.D. Vance
Making the investment pledge would be another way President Trump shows he is responsive to Americans’ economic struggles.
On Tuesday, Biden economic adviser Jared Bernstein signaled that bipartisan efforts are needed on regulatory cuts, but warned against doing it too quickly.
At a White House press conference, he was asked to respond to President Trump’s pitch for cutting regulations for companies that invest more than $1 billion.
“We’ve had a huge amount of foreign direct investment. We’ve certainly tried to clean up to reduce the burden of permitting and things like that. There’s still work to be done in that area,” Bernstein said. Ta. After saying he was hesitant to respond to Trump’s tweets.
“And I think there are members of Congress, too. I believe this is a bipartisan issue that we can work on.” So if the Trump team is seriously looking to clear some of that thicket. If there are, then certainly yes, but one of the things I hear too often from him and them is that they don’t consider the impact of some of the guardrails that are there for a reason.” he said.
