Tucker Carlson has claimed that mysterious drones observed over New Jersey for over a month were controlled by a Chinese mothership satellite. The first sightings occurred over Picatinny Arsenal in Rockaway and Donald Trump's golf course in Bedminster in November, with thousands more reported subsequently.
Carlson stated that an intelligence source informed him these drones were indeed Chinese, suggesting that the U.S. government had taken down a satellite called GaoJing 1-02, which was allegedly a command and control unit for the drones. This satellite re-entered Earth's atmosphere on December 21, 2024, above New Orleans, traveling north before burning up.
Independent journalist Michael Shellenberger corroborated Carlson's claims, noting that military insiders indicated the drones were linked to Chinese operations. The first drone sighting in New Jersey was reported on November 18, with subsequent sightings over various military installations, including Langley Air Force Base and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
The White House has consistently dismissed these sightings as non-threatening and unrelated to foreign adversaries. However, Carlson suggested that the drones might signal Chinese intentions regarding Taiwan. Shellenberger raised concerns about the technology behind these drones, speculating on the possibility of anti-gravity capabilities.
As the situation develops, lawmakers like Michael McCaul express doubt about government transparency, suspecting that some unidentified aircraft may be Chinese spy drones. President-elect Donald Trump has promised to provide more information on these incidents once in office.