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During the New Jersey drone scare, Rep. Jeff Van Drew (D–N.J.) claimed that the hostile intrusions were coming from an Iranian "mothership" off the Eastern Seaboard.
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During New Jersey drone scare Rep Jeff Van Drew claimed hostile intrusions were coming from an Iranian "mothership"
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News Article
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{
    "claim": "hostile intrusions were coming from an Iranian \"mothership\"",
    "event": "New Jersey drone scare",
    "person": "Jeff Van Drew",
    "position": "Rep. (D\u2013N.J.)"
}
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Politics Security
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Created
February 16, 2026 at 7:34 AM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 16, 2026 at 7:34 AM (6 months ago)

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The El Paso Drone Scare Is the Future of National Security Paranoia
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https://reason.com/2026/02/13/the-el-paso-drone-scare-is-the-future-of-national-security-paranoia

The article discusses the increasing national security paranoia surrounding drone sightings, using the El Paso incident as a prime example. It highlights the overreactions and disruptions caused by these scares, drawing parallels to the Cold War and the Chinese balloon incident.

National Security Drones Paranoia El Paso Airspace Government Overreach Border Security

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