December 15, 2024

Defense Expert Weighs In on Mysterious Drone Sightings

Stacie Pettyjohn, director of the defense program at the think tank Center for a New American Security, discusses the drone sightings, which some officials are calling "a slight overreaction."

Watch the full episode on ABC News.

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