Ah, Whoopi Goldberg. Always ready to deliver a unique perspective on The View—this time offering her own personal spin on the mysterious drone sightings over the East Coast. In a moment that almost felt like a throwback to one of her comedy routines, Goldberg casually suggested that the dozens of unidentifiable drones circling military bases and buzzing over New Jersey are just part of a massive New Year’s Eve light show. That’s right, folks—a dome of drones over all 50 states, lighting up the sky for one “hell of a big party.” Move over, Times Square Ball Drop, Whoopi’s got bigger plans.
Now, maybe Goldberg was half-joking, but it’s almost too on-brand for this administration’s approach to handling questions about these drones: “Nothing to see here, folks—just go about your business.” She even said it herself: “I think they know what it is. I think they’re not going to be able to say it.”
Well, she’s probably not wrong on that point, but instead of addressing the actual concerns—like, oh, national security—her pivot to a hypothetical drone-powered New Year’s rave earned giggles from the audience. To be fair, maybe laughter is the best medicine for people who are tired of getting half-baked answers from officials who seem to think the American people can’t handle the truth.
“Stranger things have happened.”
Whoopi claims all the drone sighting over military bases are just for one massive drone lightshow for News Year’s Eve: “We’re going to get a really hell of a big party for New Year’s Eve. It’s going to be like a dome over all 50 states.” pic.twitter.com/Kj9SNMdsHO— Nicholas Fondacaro (@NickFondacaro) December 16, 2024
Speaking of half-baked answers, let’s check in on the Biden administration’s response to the whole drone mystery. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas assured us that if there’s “any reason for concern,” the government will let us know. Oh, if they find something concerning? So, we’re just supposed to take your word for it that everything’s peachy—even though you have no idea what these drones are, where they came from, or who’s flying them? Comforting stuff.
Then there’s retired Admiral John Kirby, who gave a similarly vague statement to the White House Press Corps. Kirby’s a seasoned defense guy, but even he seemed to be spinning his wheels, offering reassurances that somehow managed to calm and confuse the public at the same time. Because, let’s be honest, how can you say there’s no danger when you don’t even know what these things are? It’s the same old playbook: stall, deflect, and hope the story blows over.
But not everyone’s buying it. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, for one, isn’t having any of this drone mystery nonsense. As he pointed out, he’s lived in New Jersey his entire life, and seeing swarms of drones flying over his house is not a normal occurrence. Christie, to his credit, said what many Americans are thinking: why now? And why is it so hard to get a straight answer?
Here’s the thing—Whoopi Goldberg’s drone party theory might be funny, but it inadvertently highlights the absurdity of the situation. The Biden administration has shown, time and again, that their default position on anything they can’t—or don’t want to—explain is to brush it off. Whether it’s massive drones buzzing military installations or the public’s trust in our institutions crumbling, they’ve decided that Americans don’t need to know the truth. “We’ll tell you if it matters,” they say. Sure. Because that worked so well the last time they said it, right?
The reality is this: unmanned aerial vehicles of unknown origin hovering over American soil, particularly military bases, should not be treated like an episode of Stranger Things. These sightings deserve real answers, not chuckles on daytime television or canned talking points from officials who seem as baffled as the rest of us. Maybe Whoopi’s joking about drones lighting up the night sky for a giant party, but under this administration, the only thing lighting up is the American people’s skepticism.
At this point, it’s hard to blame anyone who hears about these drones and wonders if there’s something bigger being swept under the rug. The Biden White House may think it can keep the public in the dark, but if these mysterious drones keep appearing, the demand for answers will only grow louder. Until then, enjoy Whoopi’s dome-of-drones theory—it’s not like we’re getting much better out of Washington.
