Critics of the Biden administration criticized the President for waiting multiple days before finally shooting down an apparent Chinese spy balloon that was confirmed floating in U.S. airspace.
The U.S. military confirmed Saturday that the suspected Chinese spy vehicle was shot down by military fighter jets over the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast of South Carolina.
Military leaders claimed they were “confident” that the vehicle was from the People’s Republic of China.
A government official claimed Saturday that the balloon and its surveillance equipment are potentially recoverable.
The White House said on Friday President Joe Biden would not shoot down the suspected Chinese spy balloon, despite calls from lawmakers and others.
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The U.S. government first confirmed the…
