Speaking to reporters at the White House on Tuesday, Biden said the drones were "nothing nefarious apparently" and suggested many of the sightings were authorized drones in flight. Newsweek has contacted the White House for comment via email.

Members of the US House Intelligence Committee, who were given a closed-door briefing on Tuesday, joined Biden on Wednesday in trying to reassure the public. Among the committee members who spoke to reporters afterwards were Chrissy Houlahan,