New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy requests more help from Biden regarding suspicious drones

New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday wrote a letter to President Joe Biden requesting help from the federal government regarding suspicious drones that have been hovering over the state.

"While I am sincerely grateful for your administration's leadership in addressing this concerning issue, it has become apparent that more resources are needed to fully understand what is behind this activity," Murphy's letter states, according to CBS New York.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last week issued two flight restrictions on the area surrounding President-elect Donald Trump's Bedminster golf club in New Jersey, following questionable drone activity.  The drone sightings were first reported on Nov. 18, but still continue this week. 

"I respectfully urge you to continue to direct the federal agencies involved to work together until they uncover answers as to what is behind the UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) sightings," Murphy's letter continued. 

Federal officials have claimed that they do not know much about the drones, but have assured the public that there has been no threat to the American people as a result of the activity. The Pentagon also said they have not found any evidence that a foreign entity is behind it.

New York Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul addressed the drones on social media. 

"We know New Yorkers have spotted drones in the air this week & we are investigating," she wrote on the social media platform, X. "At this time, there’s no evidence that these drones pose a public safety or national security threat. We are coordinating with federal partners including @FBI & @DHSgov to protect New Yorkers."