Just one week before President Trump’s inauguration, an alarming incident involving unauthorized drone activity over the White House has sparked security concerns.
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) took to social media to share her firsthand account, revealing that her flight into Washington, D.C., had to be redirected as a result of the situation.
“I just flew into DCA,” Greene posted. “Before landing, our pilot announced he had to fly in from another direction 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.— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG) January 13, 2025
This incident occurred just hours after Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, in collaboration with district and federal authorities, reassured the public of stringent security measures during a Monday press conference.
The unexpected drone activity, however, underscores the challenges facing law enforcement and federal agencies as they prepare for the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump.
FBI Special Agent David Sundberg confirmed during the press briefing that while no specific or credible threats have been identified, authorities remain vigilant.
“We are not currently tracking any specific or credible threats to the inaugural ceremony or to the Capitol complex,” Sundberg stated.
U.S. Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger highlighted the persistent threat of a “lone actor,” which continues to be a primary concern for law enforcement.
“That threat of the lone actor remains the biggest justification for us maintaining this heightened state of alert throughout the next week,” Manger said.
In response, Special Agent in Charge William McCool of the Secret Service outlined an extensive security operation. Over 25,000 law enforcement and military personnel are being deployed to ensure the safety of the inauguration. Measures include temporary flight restrictions, drone patrols, and the installation of over 30 miles of fencing around the Capitol and other key locations.
“All attendees will undergo screening. Designated checkpoints will be set up for members of the public interested in attending the inauguration,” McCool stated.
McCool also noted the Secret Service’s year-long preparation for this event, with special attention to counter-drone operations given the increasing prevalence of unmanned aerial vehicles in restricted airspace.
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