Jets legend Nick Mangold criticizes government officials for lack of answers in NJ drone sightings

Mayor Michael Melham of Belleville, New Jersey, gives an update on the mysterious drone sightings across the Garden State on ‘The Faulkner Focus.’

New York Jets legend Nick Mangold is frustrated with the lack of answers over the viral drone sightings seen throughout the state of New Jersey, and he took to social media to criticize officials. 

"So far (New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy) has done nothing about the drones. Just a bunch of empty phrases," Mangold posted to X on Thursday.

White House national security communications adviser John Kirby addressed the situation in a press briefing on Thursday, when he noted that there was "no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security or a public safety threat, or have a foreign nexus."

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Retired New York Jets center Nick Mangold looks on before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium. (Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports)

"Upon review of available imagery, it appears that many of the reported sightings are actually manned aircraft that are being operated lawfully. United States Coast Guard is providing support to the state of New Jersey and has confirmed that there is no evidence of any foreign-based involvement from coastal vessels. And importantly, there are no reported and confirmed drone sightings in any restricted airspace."

However, Mangold was not satisfied with Kirby’s response and expressed his displeasure on social media. 

"After seeing these with my own eyes and getting lied to straight to our faces, makes you wonder what else they lie about with such ease. How are we just letting this happen?!?" Mangold posted on X.

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