New York governor says World Cup prime target for drone attacks [View all]

Source: Reuters

July 14, 2025 1:10 PM EDT Updated 4 hours ago


WASHINGTON, July 14 (Reuters) - New York Governor Kathy Hochul called on Monday for President Donald Trump to boost federal defenses against drone attacks, saying events like the World Cup and the U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations are "prime targets."

She noted that next summer, "the New York area will be the epicenter for multiple high-profile events, including the World Cup, the flotilla of Tall Ships, International Naval Review, the largest ever Macy's fireworks show, and America's 250th birthday celebration, which will present prime targets."

"We need a comprehensive federal strategy that not only dramatically improves drone detection capabilities nationally but also provides robust, multi-layered mitigation measures," Hochul said in a letter to Trump released on Monday. She said the government needed to do a better job of protecting "critical infrastructure like population centers, utilities, and military assets."

Hochul urged the White House to take action, citing a series of incidents last year and the mounting use of drones in the war in Ukraine and other trouble spots around the world.
The White House did not immediately comment.

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