In a shocking revelation, it has come to light that top officials in the Biden administration were aware of a Chinese spy balloon traversing the continental U.S. as early as January 2022. This balloon, which moved from Alaska to the Carolinas, was initially spotted by a vigilant photographer over Montana, yet the administration sought to keep this critical information from the American public.
The controversial balloon entered U.S. airspace over Alaska, yet both President Joe Biden and General Mark Milley opted not to act. It brazenly flew over U.S. nuclear silos and military sites, reportedly utilizing American parts and internet services to conduct its espionage activities. The balloon was ultimately downed over the Atlantic Ocean near the Carolinas, carrying explosives for self-destruction, towering at 200 feet, and weighing thousands of pounds.
Despite the serious nature of this breach, the Gang of Eight Congressional leaders were left in the dark about the threat posed by this Communist Chinese incursion. Retired General Mark Milley had knowledge of the balloon’s intent and capabilities but chose to align with the administration’s decision, thus withholding this vital information from the public.
Details have emerged indicating that Biden officials, including Secretary of State Tony Blinken, were engaging in secret discussions with Chinese representatives before the balloon was visible to Americans. Their concern was primarily focused on the potential optics of the situation rather than the significant intelligence-gathering threat posed by the balloon on U.S. military installations.
Biden administration State Department officials held private talks with Beijing counterparts about the Chinese spy balloon that intercepted U.S. airspace in 2023, and discussed the implications the balloon’s publicity would have on the relationship between the U.S. and China, according to Trump administration officials.
U.S. officials detected the spy balloon’s infiltration of American airspace on January 28, 2023. Following this, an Air Force fighter jet successfully shot down the balloon off the South Carolina coast on February 4, 2023, a mere two days after the Pentagon made an official statement.
Documents reveal that Biden officials held discussions with Beijing on February 1, 2023, regarding the publicity risk of the balloon. The discussions centered on how public knowledge of the balloon could potentially strain U.S.-China relationships. An internal Department of State readout disclosed that Blinken warned of “profound implications for our relationship” should the balloon’s presence become widely known, especially amid ongoing attempts to stabilize relations with Beijing.
